Russian and Ukrainian forces have been battling street-by-street in Sievierodonetsk and neighbouring Lysychansk, regional governor Serhiy Haidai said. Russia also escalated attacks around Bakhmut, a city in Doneskt, the other province that makes up the Donbas, the Ukrainian military said as the war reached its 101st day. Western military analysts said Russia is devoting significant troop strength and firepower to what British officials describe as a “creeping advance” in the Donbas. The Ukrainian military staff said its forces have repulsed nine attacks in the Donbas over 24 hours. The Ukrainian military general staff noted with approval the trouble that Russian occupation authorities are encountering.

Source: Irish Independent June 04, 2022 13:43 UTC