“The Ukrainian army in this area suffers heavy losses,” the Ministry of Defense said.

It is noted that in the village of Verkhnekamenka, Ukrainian troops lost more than 120 people killed during the day. 

According to the ministry, another 70 people were killed by the enemy in Verkhnekamenskoye. 

Also, the Ministry of Defense stated that the allied forces, during a special operation to protect Donbass, went directly to the city of Lisichansk.