Russian forces have taken control of five settlements across the Donetsk People’s Republic, Kharkov and Zaporozhye regions, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Saturday.

Units of Russia’s Center Group of Forces improved their tactical positions and captured Maryevka and Gulevo in the DPR, according to the ministry.

Russian troops also took control of Loshakovo and Komissarovo in the Kharkov Region following what the Defense Ministry described as decisive operations.

Meanwhile, units of the East Group of Forces advanced deeper into Ukrainian defenses in the Zaporozhye Region. The ministry said Russian troops captured the settlement of Zelenaya Dibrova during the advance.