Russian troops have emphasized that they have an advantage in combat, saying that they have "caused a fatal loss to the Ukrainian side" in the offense and defense over Severodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine.



Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russian troops of destroying a historically valuable monastery in eastern Donetsk Oblast and called for Russia to be expelled from UNESCO.

In the states of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, the Russian army aiming for complete control of the two states and the Ukrainian army that resists continue to fight back and forth.



Governor Guydai of Luhansk Oblast said on the 4th about Severodonetsk, which is the main base on the Ukrainian side, "There is a fierce battle. Russian troops have put in all their troops and most of the city has been seized." rice field.



"Russian troops are trying to blow up the bridge and stop the buildup of Ukrainian troops," he said, adding that Russian troops are trying to cut off Ukrainian supply routes.



In response, the Russian army issued a statement on the 4th, emphasizing that it has an advantage in combat, saying that it "has caused a fatal loss that up to 90% of the troops will be destroyed" in the offense and defense over Severodonetsk.



In connection with the growing concern about the global food crisis as Ukraine is unable to export grain, Russian troops have combined 70 vessels in six ports, including Kherson, Mikoraiu and Odesa on the Black Sea coast. He pointed out that foreign vessels are stuck.



However, the reason is that it is "because there is a risk of being bombarded by the Ukrainian side" and it is a form that refutes the Ukrainian side's claim that "Russia is blocking the port".

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russian troops of destroying a historic monastery in eastern Donetsk Oblast on social media on the 4th.



In a short video posted with it, you can see the wooden monastery surrounded by fiery flames.

"Russia is the only country in Europe that has destroyed so much cultural and social heritage since the end of World War II. There is no longer a place for Russia in UNESCO," said President Zelensky. I called on the international community to remove him.