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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian military refutes claim that Russia captured Zaporizhzhia Oblast village

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian military refutes claim that Russia captured Zaporizhzhia Oblast village

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on March 17: * Russia claims capture of Stepove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine denies * Ukrainian drones attack fuel facility in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast, governor claims * Ukrainian long-range drone successfully completes 3,000-kilometer test, Zelensky says * Territorial integrity, military size, alliances — FM Sybiha sets 3 'fundamentals' for potential peace talks

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