In an interview with Sky News, the regional governor of Luhansk Oblast said the fall of Severodonetsk would be a big morale boost for Russia but played down the military significance.
Russian forces are now in control of around 70% of Severodonetsk and heavy fighting is ongoing in the eastern Ukrainian city, the regional governor has told Sky News.
Speaking from a secret location inside the Luhansk Oblast, Serhiy Hayday admitted victory in the city would be a big morale boost for Russia, but he played down the wider military importance.
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The Ukraine City Of Severodonetsk Is About To Fall To Russian Forces
Most of Sievierodonetsk has fallen to Russia, says governor of Luhansk -- The Guardian
Sievierodonetsk mayor says Russian forces seize half of city -- AP
Russian, Ukrainian troops fight block by block in key city -- Politico
Russia Taking Command of Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine Officials Concede -- VOA
'I watched from afar Russia’s latest merciless assault on Severodonetsk' -- BBC