Ukraine Continues to Lose Territory in the East
Russia is focusing its forces around Sievierodonetsk. They’re trying to surround our troops and our troops are doing all they can to prevent them.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (2nd L) arrives to attend a military drill outside the city of Rivne, northern Ukraine on February 16, 2022.
KYIV, KOMPAS – Ukraine continues to lose control of its territory in the east. Heavy fighting accompanied by artillery and air strikes continue in several provinces in eastern and southern Ukraine, while martial law authorities attempt to evacuate residents from the war zone.
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said the conditions in Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk, both in Luhansk province, are very difficult. “Without exaggeration, the decisive battle is underway in Sievierodonetsk and its surroundings. The enemy plans to reach the Luhansk border on June 26,” she said on Monday (20/6/2022) in Kyiv.