Despite Russia's claim. Ukrainian Armed Forces spokesperson Viktor Trehubov said the Ukrainian troops still hold some positions within the settlement. "As of now, the Russians have entered a significant part of the settlement, but Ukrainian forces are holding certain borders to prevent further Russian advances," he said.

While Moscow has officially stated that its forces have seized Velyka Novosilka, ISW reports only incremental Russian advances within the village. Geolocated footage published on Jan. 26 shows Russian troops progressing along Central Street in the village's northern part,