Russian troops continued to storm Sievierodonetsk, controlling its eastern part, and attempted to advance in the direction of Nyrkove–Mykolaivka.

As of the morning of June 5, Russian troops controlled the eastern part of Sievierodonetsk and were trying to advance toward Nyrkove–Mykolaivka.

President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Lysychansk in Luhansk region and Soledar in Donetsk Oblast.

Russian forces are moving residents from Severodonetsk to Luhansk.

The stated purpose of the movement is alleged to be looting apartments after civilians return.

Russian forces managed to get into the city and capture a significant part of it, almost splitting it in half.

Armed Forces moved Russian troops back by about 20% on June 3, but Russian forces had captured about 70% previously.