Serhiy Haidai, head of the Luhansk regional defense command, confirmed Ukrainian forces conducted deliberate retreats from Toshkovka and Zolote under heavy bombardment, relocating to prepared second-line defensive positions.

Serhiy Haidai, head of the Luhansk regional defense command, confirmed Ukrainian forces conducted deliberate retreats from Toshkovka and Zolote under heavy bombardment, relocating to prepared second-line defensive positions.

Up to one battalion tactical group from the Central Military District has been deployed near Novotoshkivske.

Russian forces are making progress advancing towards Lysychansk from the south.

Tokoshka in the Luhansk region has been fully occupied by Russian forces.

Russian occupiers continue to concentrate forces in Severodonetsk and to surround the Ukrainian military in the Zolotoho-Hirske area.

The Russians continue to collect reserves in Severodonetsk and in the direction of Toshkivka-Zolote where fighting continues.