Moscow: Russia's Yug (South) group of forces has taken control of the village of Kalinovo (also known as Kalynove) in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, units of the Yug group of forces liberated the village of Kalinovo in the Donetsk People's Republic as the result of active actions. The developments mark a significant change in control within the region, as reported by the ministry.