Lysychansk remains Ukrainian controlled, heavy battles in Metiolkine – Haidai

The relevant statement was made by Luhansk Regional Military Administration Head Serhii Haidai on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Rashists have no success, massively die. It is inappropriate to compare this situation to the one that took place at the Azovstal steelworks, as they are completely different. Despite the fact that all bridges leading to Sievierodonetsk had been destroyed, we are maintaining connection with the city. There are routes used for evacuation purposes and to deliver everything necessary. Lysychansk is fully controlled by Ukraine. The city is under continuous enemy fire, but ‘silent’ evacuation efforts take place, humanitarian goods are delivered every day,” Haidai told.

In his words, civilians hiding in bomb shelters at the Azot plant refused to evacuate. The relevant video was recorded by the National Guard servicemen when communicating with them.

“[Russian] orcs are intentionally firing at the places where civilians may hide. The situation is challenging in satellite settlements near Sievierodonetsk. Heavy battles were raging in Metiolkine. We are waiting for the night events. Considering the amount of reserves pulled, we expect major offensives in the coming days,” Haidai noted.

A reminder that, on February 24, 2022, Russia started a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops are shelling and destroying the key infrastructure facilities, extensively firing at residential areas in Ukrainian cities and villages with artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, air bombs and ballistic missiles.

Photo: Facebook

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