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Russian forces advance 5km towards Lysychansk: UK MoD

23 June 2022 10:05 (UTC +04:00)

Russian forces are putting the Lysychansk-Sieverodonetsk pocket under increasing pressure by steadily advancing around the fringes, according to British intelligence, APA reports citing The Guardian.

Since 19 June, Russian forces have “highly likely” advanced over 5km towards the southern approaches of the Donbas city of Lysychansk, according to the latest UK ministry of defense report.

"Some Ukrainian units have withdrawn, probably to avoid being encircled. Russia’s improved performance in this sector is likely a result of recent unit reinforcement and heavy concentration of fire.

Russian forces are putting the Lysychansk-Sieverodonetsk pocket under increasing pressure with this creeping advance around the fringes of the built-up area. However, its efforts to achieve a deeper encirclement to take western Donetsk Oblast remain stalled.”