# Russian troops liberate two communities in Zaporozhye Region over past day, top brass says

https://mins.news/en/item/109417

- TASS, 2026-10-21 12:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2205433

> Russia’s Defense Ministry said Battlegroup East units liberated Chervony Yar and Battlegroup Dnepr units took Yulyevka in the Zaporozhye Region over the past 24 hours. It also said Ukrainian forces lost roughly 1,185 troops across all frontline areas during that period.

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