Russian Ground Forces Capture Settlement of Kurtovka in Donetsk Sector
Russian military forces operating along the eastern front line secured control of the settlement of Kurtovka in the Donetsk region. The ground assault continues Moscow's incremental offensive operations aiming to squeeze remaining Ukrainian defensive lines protecting Kramatorsk and Sloviansk logistics hubs amid sustained positional ground engagements.
Date: September 6, 2026
Location: Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: TASS