Russia claims more progress in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region

FILE PHOTO: A local is seen by a window after her house was destroyed by a Russian military strike, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the village of Stepne, in Zaporizhzhia Region, Ukraine December 29, 2022. REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said for the second straight day on Sunday that its forces were improving their positions in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region.

"During offensive operations in the direction of Zaporizhzhia, units of the Eastern Military District took up more advantageous ground and positions," the defence ministry said.