# Russia said to have taken control of nearly 600 square kilometers in July

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- TASS, 2026-08-03 14:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2168515

> Expert Andrey Marochko said Russian forces took control of nearly 600 square kilometers in the special military operation zone during July. He said 32 settlements came under Russian control over the course of the month. The claim describes territorial changes reported amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.