CNN: Ukrainian forces withdraw from Lysychansk, their last holdout in key region
Russia has taken control of Lysychansk, the last city in the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine that was still under Ukrainian control.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to President Vladimir Putin that the military had taken over Lysychansk and a number of nearby settlements on Sunday, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense.
Ukraine’s military announced Sunday that it had been “forced to withdraw” from the critical city.
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WNU Editor: Pro-Russian militias from the Donbas are posting drone videos of Ukrainian forces fleeing Lysychansk on social media (link here). If true. This is not a ordered withdrawal as claimed by the above SKY news video report. It is a collapse of the front lines, and everyone fleeing for their lives.
Russia Ministry Of Defense Claims To Have Taken Key Ukrainian City Of Lysychansk
Russia says it holds all of Ukraine's Luhansk with capture of last city -- Reuters
Ukraine retreats from key city in major Russian gain -- Moscow Times/AFP
Russia says its forces now control the key frontline city of Lysychansk in Ukraine's east -- ABC News Australia
Russian Forces Blast Key Donetsk City After Claiming Capture Of Luhansk Region -- RFE
Russia claims capture of Luhansk region: What we know so far -- Al Jazeera
Russia captures key city, edging closer to control of the Donbas -- Axios
Shoigu reports to Putin on liberating Lugansk People's Republic - Defense Ministry -- TASS
Donbass republic fully liberated – Russian defense minister -- RT
MoD: Shoigu Briefs Putin on Liberation of Lugansk People's Republic -- Sputnik
