While the Russian Defense Ministry claimed control of the entire Luhansk region of the two eastern states of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Zelensky virtually admitted that he had withdrawn his troops from Lysychans'k, the last base in Luhansk Oblast. rice field.
The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement on the 3rd, claiming that Russia had taken control of Luhansk Oblast, which is one of the two eastern states that Russia was aiming for full control.
In response, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a video released on the 3rd that "withdrawing soldiers from the front line in areas where the enemy is superior in firepower also applies to Lysychansik," from Lysychansik, the last base in Luhansk Oblast. I virtually admitted that I had withdrawn my army.
Prior to this, the Ukrainian Army General Staff posted on SNS on the 3rd, saying that continuing the defense of Lysychans'k would have fatal consequences and "decided to withdraw to save the lives of soldiers."
Meanwhile, regarding the neighboring Donetsk region, President Zelensky said on the 3rd, "Russian troops attacked Slovyansik, Kramatorsk, and Kharkiv violently today with multiple rocket systems," and the attacks by Russian troops became more intense. I made it clear that there is.
He added, "Six people were killed and about 20 were injured in Slovyansik alone. A girl who was supposed to be 10 years old was also killed next month." He emphasized his stance of doing so and reiterated the importance of military support from Western countries.