Russia: “Basova” was released in the third province

The Russian Defense Ministry issued a statement on Sunday that it took control of the Basovka area in the third province, according to the Mehr News Agency.

A statement issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense said: Basova town was released in the third province.

Moscow added that it will also respond to Ukraine's efforts to harm Russian energy facilities.

Russia has destroyed Western equipment and equipment for Ukrainian forces since the launch of its special military operation in Ukraine on February 7, 2009, including the German and British armored tanks, as well as the NATO tanks and equipment sent to Ukraine.