Ukrainian soldiers claim success in recapture of Donetsk village

Ukrainian forces on Sunday, 11 June, said that soldiers had recaptured the village of Blagodatne in the Donetsk region. The 68th Jaeger (Hunter) Brigade "Oleksa Dovbush" posted footage it said showed soldiers installing the Ukrainian flag on top of a damaged building. The brigade also reported that a number of Russian troops were captured. A spokesperson told the Associated Press that a Ukrainian assault team entered several buildings in the village, capturing six members of Russian forces who refused to surrender. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-pick Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB