Russian Forces Seize Full Control of Luhansk Region in Ukraine
Russian military claims to have taken complete control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine after weeks of fierce battles, a major strategic victory for Moscow in the ongoing conflict.
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia's defense ministry has claimed that its forces have now taken full control of the Luhansk region, a key part of the wider Donbas industrial area. This strategic victory for Moscow comes after weeks of intense fighting and bombardment in the region.
The Kremlin's Assertion
According to the Russian defense ministry, the city of Lysychansk, the last major Ukrainian-held stronghold in the Luhansk region, has fallen to Russian troops and their allies. This comes just a day after Russia claimed to have captured the nearby city of Sievierodonetsk, which had been the focus of fierce battles for weeks.
In a statement, the Russian defense ministry said that
Source: Al Jazeera
