Russian troops advance in Luhansk region: fighting continues near three villages — General Staff

Russian Occupation Forces Conduct Offensive Actions in Ukrainian-Controlled Areas

Russian occupation forces are conducting offensive actions in the areas of three populated areas in the Ukrainian-controlled part of the Luhansk region, as confirmed by a statement from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Recent Attacks

Since the beginning of today, the Russians have carried out 13 attacks on the positions of Ukrainian military in the Kupiansk direction. Eight of these attacks took place near the villages of Stelmakhivka, Tverdokhlibove, and Nevske in the Luhansk region.

Ongoing Clashes

Clashes are also ongoing near Druzhelubivka in the Kharkiv region and Ivanivka in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian troops are actively preventing the aggressors from increasing their efforts, keeping them under fire control, and depleting the enemy’s offensive potential.

Airstrikes on Populated Areas

The General Staff’s report also mentioned occupiers’ airstrikes on the populated areas of Andriivka, Serhiivka, and Makiivka in the Luhansk region.