Russian troops are intensifying in eastern Ukraine, and the governor of eastern Luhansk Oblast has revealed that "90% of the region is under Russian occupation."
While Ukrainian President Zelensky said he was in the most difficult situation, he reiterated his resistance to Russian troops, saying he was "damaging his enemies."
A spokesman for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense pointed out on the 8th that the Ukrainian-based Severodonetsk battle situation in eastern Luhansk Oblast is "the most fierce battle is taking place. The enemy is willing to spare equipment and personnel."
In a post on SNS on the 8th, Governor Guydai of Luhansk Oblast said, "Russian troops continue to bombard indiscriminately and the damage to residential areas is enormous. 90% of the area is under Russian occupation." He made it clear that he was having a hard time.
The Ukrainian side is intensifying the sense of crisis as Russian troops are aiming to seize Severodonetsk by the 10th of this month.
Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced on the 7th that he had "completely seized control of the residential area" about Severodonetsk.
In addition, pro-Russian armed groups released a video on SNS on the 8th, revealing that one of Putin's aides, Kirienko, the first deputy secretary of the presidential office, visited Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. ..
Mr. Kirienko has met with Russian construction officials who are allegedly involved in the reconstruction of the city, and is also visiting schools, etc., and is believed to have the aim of showing off Russian rule.
Ukrainian President Zelensky released a new video on the 8th, stating that Severodonetsk is "a very cruel battle and a very tough one, probably one of the most difficult things in this war." Are defending their position and causing losses to their enemies, "he reiterated his resistance to the Russian army.