Source: France 24 [French state media]
“Russia said Monday its forces had captured the ‘important logistics hub’ of Kurakhove in [Donetsk] in what would be a key advance after months of steady gains in the area. Moscow has been pressing hard in [the seceded area formerly of] eastern Ukraine, and the claimed capture of the industrial town is a major boost for its forces just two weeks before US President-elect Donald Trump comes to power, having vowed to strike a peace deal. Both sides are looking to secure a better position on the battlefield before his January 20 inauguration. Moscow said Kyiv had launched its own counter-offensive on Russian territory over the weekend.” (01/06/25)
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250106-russia-says-captured-key-town-in-eastern-ukraine