Russian troops take control of 5 Ukrainian settlements during offensive - Russian Defense Ministry

MOSCOW. March 6 (Interfax) - The Russian troops have advanced 11 kilometers during an offensive in Ukraine, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said at a press briefing on Sunday.

"Units of the Russian Armed Forces took control of the settlements of Priyutne, Zavitne-Bazhanne, Staromlynovka, Oktyabrske and Novomaiske during the offensive operation. They have advanced 11 kilometers," Konashenkov said.