MOSCOW. Jan 26 (Interfax) - Russian forces have improved their positions in the Krasny Liman and Donetsk sectors since the beginning of the week, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
"In the Krasny Liman sector, more favorable lines and positions have been taken as a result of intensive actions by the central group of forces," the ministry said in a statement.
"In the Donetsk sector, thanks to skillful actions by units of the southern group of forces, positions on the frontline have improved and 12 enemy attacks have been repelled," it said.