Context

Russia has taken the townlet of Mirnoye in Zaporizhzhia from Ukrainian forces.

About

• Mirnoye, which translates into English as ‘peaceful,’ had a population of about 500 before the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
• The village is located 14 kilometers southwest of the town of Guliaipole and 77 kilometers southeast of the city of Zaporozhye.
• Both Guliaipole and Zaporozhye remain under Ukrainian control.