The Russian army claims to have an advantage in combat, saying it "has caused a fatal loss to the Ukrainian side" in the offense and defense over Severodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Severodonetsk Mayor Struk emphasized that the Ukrainian army is trying to regain its position and push the Russian army back, saying that "Ukrainian troops are trying to recapture Severodonetsk."
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.
The Russian army released a statement on the 4th, saying that it had a fatal loss in the battle over Severodonetsk, which is considered to be the main base on the Ukrainian side, "up to 90% of the troops were destroyed". I emphasized.
In response, Governor Guydai of Luhansk Oblast said on the 4th about Severodonetsk, "There is a fierce battle. Russian troops have put in all their troops and most of the city has been seized."
"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.
"Ukrainian troops are trying to recapture Severodonetsk," Severodonetsk Mayor Struk said in an interview with Ukrainian media on the 4th, emphasizing that Ukrainian troops are trying to regain their position and push Russian troops back.
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.