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03-06-2022, 10:14 PM
Russia making local gains in Sievierodonetsk
“Russia has taken significant gains in Luhansk city of Sievierodonetsk. Main road into Sievierodonetsk pocket likely remains under Russia control but continues to make steady local gains, by heavy concentration of artillery,”
It added that the territorial gain “has not been without cost, and Ukrainian forces have sustained losses in the process”.
“Crossing the Siverskyy Donets River - which is a natural barrier to its axes of advance – is vital for Russian forces as they secure Luhansk Oblast and prepare to switch focus to Donetsk Oblast,” the ministry said.
It added: “Potential crossing sites include between Sievierodonetsk and the neighbouring town of Lysychansk; and near recently-captured Lyman. In both locations, the river line likely still remains controlled by Ukrainian forces, who have destroyed existing bridges.”
“Russia has taken significant gains in Luhansk city of Sievierodonetsk. Main road into Sievierodonetsk pocket likely remains under Russia control but continues to make steady local gains, by heavy concentration of artillery,”
It added that the territorial gain “has not been without cost, and Ukrainian forces have sustained losses in the process”.
“Crossing the Siverskyy Donets River - which is a natural barrier to its axes of advance – is vital for Russian forces as they secure Luhansk Oblast and prepare to switch focus to Donetsk Oblast,” the ministry said.
It added: “Potential crossing sites include between Sievierodonetsk and the neighbouring town of Lysychansk; and near recently-captured Lyman. In both locations, the river line likely still remains controlled by Ukrainian forces, who have destroyed existing bridges.”
