TThe Ukrainian army said Kyiv forces continue to thwart Russian attempts to capture the fierce fighting in the country’s east. city of Severodonetsk.
“Invaders, with in help of motorized rifle units and artillery, conducted assault operations in in city of Severodonetsk. They were unsuccessful; the fighting continues,” the General Staff said. of Armed forces of Ukraine said in a regular operational update on Thursday evening.
It stated that Ukrainian forces successfully pushed the Russian away attack on village of Toshkovka, on northwestern edge of Severodonetsk.
Ukrainian governor of eastern Lugansk region, where Severodonetsk is located, said “fierce battles”keep eating city.
In a telegram post, Sergey Gaidai said that Russian forces continued to shell the neighboring city of Lisichansk using large-caliber weapons that “pierce even concrete.”
“Very dangerous for civilians remain even in shelter,” Mr. Haidai said.
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