--- title: "Russian forces claim control of two Ukrainian settlements" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/russian-forces-claim-control-of-two-ukrainian-settlements" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/russian-forces-claim-control-of-two-ukrainian-settlements" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/russian-forces-claim-control-of-two-ukrainian-settlements.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/russian-forces-claim-control-of-two-ukrainian-settlements" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Ukraine" published: "2026-09-28T19:05:12.069Z" source_reported: "2026-09-28T14:21:43.797Z" updated: "2026-09-28T19:05:12.069Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-28T19:00:34.735911+00:00" --- # Russian forces claim control of two Ukrainian settlements *Moscow reports gains in Sumy and Donetsk regions, citing Ukrainian troop losses.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to the Russian Ministry of Defense, but relies on anonymous sourcing for casualty figures. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is largely based on digests, with limited original reporting and no direct quotes from affected parties. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong verbs like 'liberated' and 'took control' without substantial reporting to back them up. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Russian troops have established control over Ulanovo in Ukraine's Sumy region and Novovodyanoye in the Donetsk People's Republic, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. - The Russian Ministry of Defense reported Ukrainian forces lost over 285 servicemen in one day in the 'Sever' group's zone of responsibility. - Ukrainian forces also reportedly lost up to 60 servicemen in an encirclement in Kharkiv Oblast, along with two quad bikes and a ground robotic complex. - No centre-rated outlets reported on these claims. The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated that its forces have taken control of two settlements: Ulanovo in the Sumy region and Novovodyanoye in the Donetsk People's Republic. These claims were reported by multiple outlets on 28 September 2026. ## Disputed Ukrainian losses The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukrainian forces lost over 285 servicemen in one day in the zone of responsibility of the 'Sever' group. The ministry also stated that Ukrainian forces lost up to 60 servicemen in an encirclement in Kharkiv Oblast, along with two quad bikes and a ground robotic complex. One unrated outlet, noticiaslatam.lat, reported that Kyiv lost approximately 1,350 military personnel on all fronts. ## What the coverage left out No centre-rated outlets reported on these claims. None of the right-rated reports below mention the reported loss of two quad bikes and a ground robotic complex by Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv Oblast encirclement, a detail present in the full report from EADaily. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (1) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 83% (5) 5 of 11 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-28T19:00:34.735911+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-28T19:45:23.794Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from CGTN stated that Russian troops have established control over Ulanovo in the Sumy region and Novovodyanoye in the DPR, citing the Ministry of Defense. The report was brief, presenting the information as breaking news. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - Right-rated outlets focused on the Russian Ministry of Defense's claims of territorial gains and Ukrainian losses. EADaily reported that Russian troops liberated the town of Ulanovo in Sumy Oblast, citing the 'Sever' group. The report detailed Ukrainian losses in the Kharkiv Oblast encirclement, including up to 60 servicemen, two quad bikes, and a ground robotic complex. It also stated that over 285 servicemen were lost in the 'Sever' group's zone of responsibility. news-pravda.com reported the liberation of Novovodanoye in the DPR. Interfax.ru and vz.ru also reported on the control established over Novovodyanoye in the DPR and Ulanovo in Sumy, respectively, attributing the information to the Russian Ministry of Defense. topwar.ru reported the armed forces released Ulanovo in the Sumy region near the Russian border, stating assault units of the 'North' group ousted Ukrainian soldiers from the village. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 1 - mixed: 3 - high: 1 - unknown: 5 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [noticiaslatam.lat](https://noticiaslatam.lat/20260928/rusia-toma-el-control-de-2-localidades-y-derriba-442-drones-en-un-dia-de-combates--1175217510.html) — Russia Takes Control of 2 Localities and Knocks Down 442 Drones in a Day of Fighting - [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/09/28/nashi-voyska-osvobodili-naselennyy-punkt-ulanovo-v-sumskoy-oblasti-gruppa-sever) — Our Troops Released the Town of Ulanovo in Sumsk Province, the "North" Group. - [CGTN](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-28/news-1QO8t3zUMc8/p.html) — Russian troops have established control over Ulanovo in the Sumy region. In addition, the fighters released Novovodyanoye in the DPR, the Ministry of Defense reported. - Russian media - [www.prensa-latina.cu](https://prensa-latina.cu/2026/09/28/ejercito-ruso-tomo-dos-poblados-en-sumi-y-donetsk) — Russian Army Took Two Villages in Sumi and Donetsk - News Press - [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260928/rusya-savunma-bakanligi-iki-yerlesim-yerinde-kontrol-saglandi-1109094863.html) — Russian Defense Ministry: Control Has Been Established in Two Settlements. - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/28/2625974.html) — ‼️🫡 The Russian Army has liberated Novovodanoye in the DPR, according to the Ministry of Defense - [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/world/28sep2026/min_ru_132.html) — Report by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation on "SWO" in Ukraine. 1678th Day of the War - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1118873) — The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Reported on Russian Control over the Village of Novovodyanoye in the DPR - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/rossiyskie-voyska-vzyali-pod-kontrol-ulanovo-i-novovodyanoe) — Russian Troops Have Taken Control of Ulanovo and Novodova - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/28/1456105.html) — Russian Troops Liberated Ulanovo and Novovodyanoye in Sumy in the DPR - [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/290621-vs-rf-osvobodili-ulanovo-v-sumskoj-oblasti-rjadom-s-rossijskoj-granicej.html) — The Russian Armed Forces Released Ulanovo in the Sumy Region Near the Russian Border ## Questions **Which settlements has Russia claimed to take control of?** Russia's Ministry of Defense has stated that its forces have taken control of Ulanovo in the Sumy region and Novovodyanoye in the Donetsk People's Republic. These claims were reported by multiple outlets on 28 September 2026. **What Ukrainian losses has Russia reported?** The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukrainian forces lost over 285 servicemen in one day in the zone of responsibility of the 'Sever' group. Additionally, up to 60 servicemen, two quad bikes, and a ground robotic complex were reportedly lost in an encirclement in Kharkiv Oblast. **Did any centre-rated news outlets cover these claims?** No centre-rated news outlets reported on these claims. The coverage analysed came from outlets rated as left and right, alongside unrated sources. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/russian-forces-claim-control-of-two-ukrainian-settlements. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Russian forces claim control of two Ukrainian settlements", https://mediabias.news/conflict/russian-forces-claim-control-of-two-ukrainian-settlements