Today both Russia and Ukraine confirmed that Severodonetsk is under russian and LPR control. Ukraine called it a “tactical retreat” xD. More than 800 hostages held by the ukronazis were freed. Now russian and LPR forces are entering Lisichansk, fierce battles for the city are going on.
They didnt retreat to Lisichansk, they went further west, out of the encirclement. They lost many soldiers in the retreat too, since the road out was under constant russian shelling
Interesting, thanks. So what’s left in Lisichansk is likely just a rump force to hold the line till a new defensive line is established?
Im not even sure its that, Lisichansk is almost completely encircled i think