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Russian forces destroyed or damaged multiple buildings in Hirske, with at least 12 buildings damaged or destroyed over the past 24 hours. Whole villages in Hirske and Popasna hromadas were burned down.

Hirske, Luhansk Oblast
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The enemy is pressing ahead in Sievierodonetsk and Toshkivka, burning down whole villages in Hirske and Popasna hromadas.

In Hirske alone, 12 buildings have been damaged or destroyed over the course of the past 24 hours.

Russia has destroyed or damaged nearly 11,300 houses in Luhansk Oblast.

This destruction includes 3,188 high-rise buildings.

Ukrainian SSO soldiers mined and destroyed a Russian pontoon bridge in the Luhansk region during a night operation near enemy positions.

The destruction was confirmed by the Strategic Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which published video footage of the operation.

Enemy equipment attempting to cross or support the crossing at the same location was destroyed on the riverbank.

Russian invaders do not stop trying to capture Severodonetsk. The enemy does not stop trying to establish full control over the city of Severodonetsk. Leads the assault, the fighting continues.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:01:44.323Z

Source story: 7352755