Russian forces capture Lysychansk, completing Luhansk occupation
OCCURRED Jul 3 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:31:35.662Zfact_cssep4suge
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Multiple reputable sources, including Reuters and the BBC, reported that Russian forces captured Lysychansk on 3 July 2022, completing the occupation of the Luhansk region. The claim is consistent with these reports, and no credible source contradicts it. The main evidence is the announcement by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and subsequent confirmations by Ukrainian officials.
On 3 July 2022, Russian forces took control of Lysychansk, the last major Ukrainian-held city in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine. The capture was announced by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and confirmed by Ukrainian officials, who acknowledged the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the city. This brought the entire Luhansk region under Russian control, a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict.
LOCATION Lysychansk, Luhansk Oblast, UkraineACTORS Russian Armed Forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces, Sergei Shoigu#russia-ukraine-war #lysychansk #luhansk #military-capture
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- [1]Russian forces claim to take control over Lysychansk, Ukraine's last holdout in Luhansk regionSan Antonio Express-News · www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Russian-forces-claim-to-take-control-over-17282450.php
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