DONETSK, March 28. /TASS/. The liberation of Novomikhailovka will give Russian troops more room for maneuver in the Ugledar area, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

"The liberation of Novomikhailovka will help our forces gain more room for operations in the Ugledar area," the statement said.

According to the military agency, assault units from the Pacific Fleet’s 155th separate marine brigade of Battlegroup East continue to force out Ukrainian formations on this section of the frontline supported by assault drones. "The adversary is fiercely resisting, intensively shelling the village using conventional artillery and tanks which is explained by the strategic importance of this location," the ministry added.

As a result of a successful assault, the marines captured and cleared more than 20 buildings in Novomikhailovka, hoisting Russian flags in liberated areas.