Prohres (;

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. It is currently under Russian occupation. The population was 390 at the

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. It came under Russian pressure on around 26 June 2024 amid recent Russian advancements in the area. On 18 July, it was entered by Russian forces, and was captured the following day. The seizure of the village was attributed to insufficient weapon supplies, deficient training, and decreased motivation. On 25 July, following further Russian advancements south of Prohres, two battalions of the Ukrainian 31st Mechanized Brigade were close to being encircled.

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