Russia has taken town on outskirts of key city of Severodonetsk, Ukrainian officials say

Russia has taken town on outskirts of key city of Severodonetsk, Ukrainian officials say
# 20 June 2022 13:27 (UTC +04:00)

Russian forces have been able to seize the town of Metelkine, to the east of the strategic city of Severodonetsk, according to a regional official on Monday, APA reports citing CNN.

"Unfortunately, we do not currently control Metelkine near the regional center," said Serhiy Hayday, the head of the Luhansk Regional Military administration.

Russian forces have intensified their use of artillery and air strikes to target Ukrainian positions in and around Severodonetsk as the battle for the strategic city continues to drag on, Hayday added.

"They are working hard on the Severodonetsk industrial zone and the outskirts of the city," Hayday said. "The same is true in the Toshkivka and Ustynivka districts."

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