Russian forces launched a major offensive in Luhansk Oblast, particularly along the Svatove-Kreminna line and northwest of Svatove near Kupiansk, with increased military operations reported.
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Russian forces have begun a major offensive in Luhansk Oblast, but Ukrainian forces are currently preventing them from securing any significant gains.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack in the areas near Stelmakhivka and Bilohorivka, Luhansk Oblast on Feb. 9.
The Luhansk regional governor warned that Russia was attacking Ukrainian forces near Kreminna and systematically destroying three nearby communities.
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed the Russian 9A331M 'Tor-M2' air defense system in the Luhansk region.
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