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The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that a platoon from Ukraine's 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade abandoned positions near Lysychansk in panic, leaving armored vehicles and equipment due to heavy artillery strikes and ammunition shortages.

Lysychansk, Luhansk
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The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that a platoon from Ukraine's 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade abandoned positions near Lysychansk in panic, leaving armored vehicles and equipment due to heavy artillery strikes and ammunition shortages.

As of 22 June, 568 people remain at the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk, including 38 children, and Haidai stated it is safer for them to stay in shelters.

Haidai stated that two options for evacuation exist: a ceasefire with a defined route agreed upon at the top level, or a hypothetical attempt if people wanted to leave despite the danger.

Armed Forces of Ukraine face significant problems near Siversk and Lyssychansk.

Russian forces have deployed at least three battalion tactical groups in the area.

Russian aim is to encircle Zolote and Horske.

With the help of tactical movements, the Ukrainian army is strengthening its defense in the Luhansk region.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:30.646Z

Source story: day-120-2023-02-11