Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk 2/3 surrounded by Russian forces – governor

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Published: May 27, 2022, 12:37 UTC

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces are engaged in a "fierce defence" of the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, which is two-thirds surrounded by Russian forces, the Luhansk region's governor said on Friday, citing the head of the city's administration.

A howitzer of pro-Russian troops fires in the Luhansk region

KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces are engaged in a “fierce defence” of the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, which is two-thirds surrounded by Russian forces, the Luhansk region’s governor said on Friday, citing the head of the city’s administration.

Shelling, which is “very strong”, has damaged 90% of the housing in the city, Serhiy Gaidai added, also citing Oleksandr Stryuk.

(Reporting by Natalia Zinets; Writing by Conor Humphries; editing by John Stonestreet)

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