Armed Forces of Ukraine control a third of Severodonetsk according to the latest data

This was reported by the head of the civil military administration of Severodonetsk Alexander Stryuk. His words are broadcast by Radio Liberty.

Basically, under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the industrial zone, part of the city of Seversky Donets. According to Stryuk, street fighting continues around the clock.

The enemy uses artillery, including large-caliber artillery, mortars, and aircraft. Russia throws "more and more manpower" to storm Severodonetsk.

The enemy is trying to push back our soldiers. It is only through the incredible efforts of our Armed Forces that we manage to hold the line of defense and prevent advancement, leaving positions,” he said.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valery Zaluzhny, called Severodonetsk a key point in the defense system of the Lugansk region.