# Russian forces liberate Vasyutinskoye and Toretskoye in DPR, Defense Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/17369

- TASS, 2026-08-09 09:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2170671

> Russia’s Defense Ministry says Russian forces have liberated Vasyutinskoye and Toretskoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The statement characterizes the development as a battlefield gain by Russian troops. No additional details were provided about the operations or the locations’ status. The announcement concerns the continuing fighting in the DPR.

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