Russian troops continue to attack urban areas, mainly in Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine.
The Ukrainian army also resisted this, and fierce offense and defense continue in various places.
Russian troops aiming for complete control of eastern Luhansk Oblast are intensifying their offensive against Severodonetsk, the base on the Ukrainian side. It is said that you are doing.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also attacked Lysychans'k, which is adjacent to Severodonetsk, on the 18th, destroying fuel facilities and oil refineries.
Governor Haidai of Luhansk Oblast revealed on his social media on the 19th that "most of Severodonetsk is under the control of Russian troops" about the state's war situation.
On the other hand, he also acknowledged that "the battle of Donbas is not proceeding as planned by the Russian army."
The British Ministry of Defense analyzed in a war situation analysis released on the 19th that "Russia and Ukraine have been bombarding violently in various parts of Severodonetsk for the past few days, but there is no major change in the front line". I am.
He also pointed out that the morale of Russian soldiers is declining, and the background is that many casualties, stress in battle, and lack of personnel have limited opportunities for unit replacement. As such, demoralization may affect the Russian military's ability to carry out operations.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky posted a video on his SNS on the 19th and commented on the situation in southern Mykolaiv and Odessa on the 18th, saying, "Soldiers are highly morale, and in their eyes, everyone Was convinced of the victory. The South will not give up to anyone and will regain everything. "