# Ukrainian forces suffer heavy losses in Vasilevka, Russia says

https://mins.news/en/item/43766

- TASS, 2026-09-03 13:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2182165

> Russia’s Defense Ministry said a Ukrainian separate motorized infantry brigade suffered heavy casualties during fighting for Vasilevka in the Kharkov Region. It said artillery fire forced the Ukrainian forces to leave the settlement and withdraw, while Russian troops reported taking control of Vasilevka on September 3.

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