Mayor of Severodonetsk, Oleksandr Stryuk said, the Russians have fully occupied Severodonetsk, our military has retreated to more prepared positions.

Russia takes control of Severodonetsk | Ukraine vows to continue fighting

Oleksandr Stryuk, mayor of Severodonetsk said, the Russians have fully occupied Severodonetsk, our military has retreated to more prepared positions.

Russia takes control of Severodonetsk, Ukraine vows to continue fighting

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World at War: Russia captures Severodonetsk from Ukraine

Kyiv said that it is pulling its forces back from Severodonetsk. Russia recently shifted its focus to the east Ukrainian city with the aim of taking control of larger parts of the region.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia aims to capture Severodonetsk & Lysychansk

Ukraine on Wednesday ignored the Russian ultimatum to surrender the city of Severodonetsk even as fears grow or the hundreds of civilians were trapped in the city's Azot chemical plant.

Battle for Severodonetsk: Kyiv ignores Russian call to surrender

Ukraine's Severodonetsk is under attack with Russia destroying three bridges over Siversky Donets River. Civilians are stuck in a steel plant and evacuation is underway. This is similar to the situation in Mariupol after last of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians were stuck in Azovstal Steel Plant before Russia took complete control of the region.

Ukraine under attack: Is Severodonetsk the next Mariupol?

The fight for Eastern Ukraine continues to intensify, and as per reports Russian forces captured 70% of Severodonetsk. Ukraine said 500 civilians are trapped in Azot Chemical plant. Meanwhile, Zelensky said Donbas battle will decide the course of war.

Ukraine under attack: Severodonetsk now the biggest fight for Ukraine

Russia has blown up a bridge linking Ukrainian city Severodonetsk to another city across river, as per Ukrainian officials. The destruction of the bridge has cut off possible evacuation route for civilians.

'We are dealing with absolute evils,' says Zelensky after Russia destroys bridges in Severodonetsk

<p>Russian forces have destroyed last bridge to the city of Severodonetsk which has seen a pitched battle between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian officials were quoted by Reuters to report the destruction of the bridge that could have possibly served as an evacuation route for civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Regional governor Sergei Gaidai said that with the last bridge to the city destroyed, remaining civilians are trapped in the city and it has now become impossible to deliver humanitarian supplies.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | 'We are dealing with absolute evils,' says Zelensky after Russia destroys bridges in Severodonetsk</strong></p>

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<p>Gaidai said some 70 per cent of the city was under Russian control.</p>

<p>Ukraine has repeatedly given urgent calls for more Western heavy weapons to defend Severodonetsk. Moscow has criticised Western help to Ukraine.</p>

<p>The city is a key to control Donetsk region where&nbsp;Russia has&nbsp;concentrated its firepower on after getting repelled from Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. The war is in its fourth month.</p>

<p>Late on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the battle for the eastern Donbas would go down as one of the most brutal in European history. The region, comprising the provinces of Luhansk and Donetsk, is claimed by Russian separatists.</p>

<p>"For us, the price of this battle is very high. It is just scary," he said.</p>

<p>"We draw the attention of our partners daily to the fact that only a sufficient number of modern artillery for Ukraine will ensure our advantage."</p>

<p>Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Pescov said on Monday that Russia's main goal was to protect Donetsk and Luhank. These regions are part of Donbas region. These regions have territory held by pro-Russian proxy forces.</p>

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<p>Ukraine needs 1,000 howitzers, 500 tanks and 1,000 drones among other heavy weapons, Presidential Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Monday.</p>

<p>Moscow issued the latest of several recent reports saying it had destroyed US and European arms and equipment.</p>

<p>Russia's defence ministry said high-precision air-based missiles had struck near the railway station in Udachne northwest of Donetsk, hitting equipment that had been delivered to Ukrainian forces.</p>

<p>Ukraine's interior ministry on Telegram said that Udachne had been hit by a Russian strike overnight Sunday into Monday, without mentioning whether weapons had been targeted.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Russian forces have destroyed last bridge to the city of Severodonetsk which has seen a pitched battle between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian officials were quoted by Reuters to report the destruction of the bridge that could have possibly served as an evacuation route for civilians.

Russian forces have destroyed last bridge to the city of Severodonetsk which has seen a pitched battle between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian officials were quoted by Reuters to report the destruction of the bridge that could have possibly served as an evacuation route for civilians. Regional governor Sergei Gaidai said that with the last bridge to the city destroyed, remaining civilians are trapped in the city and it has now become impossible to deliver humanitarian supplies. Watch | 'We are dealing with absolute evils,' says Zelensky after Russia destroys bridges in Severodonetsk × Gaidai said some 70 per cent of the city was under Russian control. Ukraine has repeatedly given urgent calls for more Western heavy weapons to defend Severodonetsk. Moscow has criticised Western help to Ukraine. The city is a key to control Donetsk region where Russia has concentrated its firepower on after getting repelled from Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. The war is in its fourth month. Late on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the battle for the eastern Donbas would go down as one of the most brutal in European history. The region, comprising the provinces of Luhansk and Donetsk, is claimed by Russian separatists. "For us, the price of this battle is very high. It is just scary," he said. "We draw the attention of our partners daily to the fact that only a sufficient number of modern artillery for Ukraine will ensure our advantage." Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Pescov said on Monday that Russia's main goal was to protect Donetsk and Luhank. These regions are part of Donbas region. These regions have territory held by pro-Russian proxy forces. Also Read | Amid Black Sea blockade, Ukraine's grain supply reaches Spain via Baltic Sea Ukraine needs 1,000 howitzers, 500 tanks and 1,000 drones among other heavy weapons, Presidential Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Monday. Moscow issued the latest of several recent reports saying it had destroyed US and European arms and equipment. Russia's defence ministry said high-precision air-based missiles had struck near the railway station in Udachne northwest of Donetsk, hitting equipment that had been delivered to Ukrainian forces. Ukraine's interior ministry on Telegram said that Udachne had been hit by a Russian strike overnight Sunday into Monday, without mentioning whether weapons had been targeted. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russia destroys last bridge out of key east Ukraine city

The fight for Eastern Ukraine continues to intensify, Ukraine's authorities have now claimed that all bridges to the embattled city of Severodonetsk have now been destroyed. The development came after Ukraine said that its forces have been pushed back from the center of the eastern city where fighting with Russia has raged for weeks

Russia-Ukraine war: Fight for Severodonetsk intensifies as Russia cuts off last route out of besieged city

<p>Russia has blown up a bridge linking Ukrainian city Severodonetsk to another city across river, as per Ukrainian officials. The destruction of the bridge has cut off possible evacuation route for civillians.</p>

<p>Severodonetsk is the last major city in Donbas under Ukrainian control. Pro-Russia separatists have held territory in Donbas since 2014 and fight between Russia and Ukraine over Severodonetsk has been linked with control over Donbas. Parts of the city have been pulverised in some of the bloodiest battles since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.</p>

<p>"The key tactical goal of the occupiers has not changed: they are pressing in Sievierodonetsk, severe fighting is ongoing there - literally for every meter," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly video address, adding that Russia's military was trying to deploy reserve forces to the Donbas.</p>

<p>He said that image of a 12-year-old injured in a Russian attack was the enduring face representing deeds of Russia.</p>

<p>"These very facts will underscore the way in which Russia is seen by the world," he said.</p>

<p>"Not Peter the Great, not Lev Tolstoy, but children injured and killed in Russian attacks," he said, in an apparent reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks last week comparing Moscow's military campaign to Russian emperor Peter the Great's 18th century conquest of lands held by Sweden.</p>

<p>Serhiy Gaidai, the governor of Luhansk province in Donbas, said that two armies were fighting street-to-street on Sunday. He said that Russians had control of most of the city but Ukraine maintained control over industrial area and the Azot chemical plant.</p>

<p>Civillians have take refuge in the chemical plant.</p>

<p>"About 500 civilians remain on the territory of the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk, 40 of them are children. Sometimes the military manages to evacuate someone," Gaidai said.</p>

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<p>Russians had destroyed a bridge over the Siverskyi Donets River linking Sievierodonetsk with its twin city of Lysychansk, Gaidai said.</p>

<p>That left just one of three bridges still standing.</p>

<p>"If after new shelling the bridge collapses, the city will truly be cut off. There will be no way of leaving Sievierodonetsk in a vehicle," Gaidai said, noting the lack of a cease-fire agreement and no agreed evacuation corridors.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Russia has blown up a bridge linking Ukrainian city Severodonetsk to another city across river, as per Ukrainian officials. The destruction of the bridge has cut off possible evacuation route for civillians.

Russia has blown up a bridge linking Ukrainian city Severodonetsk to another city across river, as per Ukrainian officials. The destruction of the bridge has cut off possible evacuation route for civillians. Severodonetsk is the last major city in Donbas under Ukrainian control. Pro-Russia separatists have held territory in Donbas since 2014 and fight between Russia and Ukraine over Severodonetsk has been linked with control over Donbas. Parts of the city have been pulverised in some of the bloodiest battles since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. "The key tactical goal of the occupiers has not changed: they are pressing in Sievierodonetsk, severe fighting is ongoing there - literally for every meter," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly video address, adding that Russia's military was trying to deploy reserve forces to the Donbas. He said that image of a 12-year-old injured in a Russian attack was the enduring face representing deeds of Russia. "These very facts will underscore the way in which Russia is seen by the world," he said. "Not Peter the Great, not Lev Tolstoy, but children injured and killed in Russian attacks," he said, in an apparent reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks last week comparing Moscow's military campaign to Russian emperor Peter the Great's 18th century conquest of lands held by Sweden. Serhiy Gaidai, the governor of Luhansk province in Donbas, said that two armies were fighting street-to-street on Sunday. He said that Russians had control of most of the city but Ukraine maintained control over industrial area and the Azot chemical plant. Civillians have take refuge in the chemical plant. "About 500 civilians remain on the territory of the Azot plant in Sievierodonetsk, 40 of them are children. Sometimes the military manages to evacuate someone," Gaidai said. Also Read | Think tank says global nuclear arsenal to grow for first time since Cold War Russians had destroyed a bridge over the Siverskyi Donets River linking Sievierodonetsk with its twin city of Lysychansk, Gaidai said. That left just one of three bridges still standing. "If after new shelling the bridge collapses, the city will truly be cut off. There will be no way of leaving Sievierodonetsk in a vehicle," Gaidai said, noting the lack of a cease-fire agreement and no agreed evacuation corridors. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russia destroys bridge in Severodonetsk cutting escape route

Ukraine admitted that Russia now controls most of their last eastern stronghold – Severodonetsk. Why is this city important for Russia? How does it affect the battle for the Donbas? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia takes Ukraine’s last eastern stronghold

<p>Russian forces largely control the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, said the region's governor on Wednesday. Severodonetsk is a key city in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Russia has concentrated its firepower on the Donbas region after being repelled from other regions of Ukraine.</p>

<p>Moscow's forces "control a large part of Severodonetsk. The industrial zone is still ours, there are no Russians there", Sergiy Gaiday, governor of the Lugansk region which includes the city, said on Telegram.</p>

<p>"The fighting is only going on in the streets inside the city," he added.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Gaiday said that Russia was shelling Severodonetsk "24 hours a day" and that Ukraine's forces might have to pull back. Russia has already claimed on Tuesday that it had full control of residential areas.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Ukraine’s food grain problem explained: How Kyiv can resume export</strong></p>

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<p>Donbas region includes Donetsk and Luhansk and the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, which are separated by a river, were the last areas still under Ukrainian control.</p>

<p>Gaiday said that though Lysychansk remained fully under Ukrainian control it is under "powerful and chaotic" shelling. He accused Russian forces of purposely targetting hospitals and humanitarian aid distribution centres.</p>

<p>"The destruction is enormous," he added.</p>

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<p>The United Nation's secretary-general said Wednesday that 1.6 billion people were likely to be affected as the consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine worsened.</p>

<p>"The war's impact on food security, energy and finance is systemic, severe, and speeding up," Guterres said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Russian forces largely control the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, said the region's governor on Wednesday. Severodonetsk is a key city in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

Russian forces largely control the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, said the region's governor on Wednesday. Severodonetsk is a key city in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Russia has concentrated its firepower on the Donbas region after being repelled from other regions of Ukraine. Moscow's forces "control a large part of Severodonetsk. The industrial zone is still ours, there are no Russians there", Sergiy Gaiday, governor of the Lugansk region which includes the city, said on Telegram. "The fighting is only going on in the streets inside the city," he added. Earlier in the day, Gaiday said that Russia was shelling Severodonetsk "24 hours a day" and that Ukraine's forces might have to pull back. Russia has already claimed on Tuesday that it had full control of residential areas. Watch | Ukraine’s food grain problem explained: How Kyiv can resume export × Donbas region includes Donetsk and Luhansk and the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, which are separated by a river, were the last areas still under Ukrainian control. Gaiday said that though Lysychansk remained fully under Ukrainian control it is under "powerful and chaotic" shelling. He accused Russian forces of purposely targetting hospitals and humanitarian aid distribution centres. "The destruction is enormous," he added. Also Read | Who is winning the Ukraine war? The United Nation's secretary-general said Wednesday that 1.6 billion people were likely to be affected as the consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine worsened. "The war's impact on food security, energy and finance is systemic, severe, and speeding up," Guterres said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Key city in Donbas is largely under Russian control, says Ukraine

Russia has claimed that its forces have taken full control of the residential neighborhoods of Severodonetsk even as it seeks to establish control over its industrial zones. Ukrainian President Zelensky vowed to retake the gains made by Moscow.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Russian assault on Severodonetsk continues

<p>The conflict in Ukraine entered 100th day on Friday (June 3) with Russian forces continuing to push for control of Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Less than 24 hours ago, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia now controlled 20 per cent of Ukraine.</p>

<p>After invading Ukraine on February 24, Russian forces rushed in the direction of Kyiv. However, their plans to capture the Ukrainian capital did not come to fruition. After being repelled from Ukraine and the surrounding region, Russia concentrated its firepower at Donbas region. Separatist elements in the region have long enjoyed support from Russia.</p>

<p>North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg met US President Joe Biden on Thursday. Following the talks, Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's allies needed to brace for a "war of attrition".</p>

<p>"Today, about 20 percent of our territory is under the control of the occupiers," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address to Luxembourg lawmakers.</p>

<p>Thousands of people have been killed and millions have been forced to flee since February 24.</p>

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<p>Zelensky has said that up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers were getting killed in eastern part of the country which is under Russian attack.</p>

<p>On the ground, street battles were raging in the industrial hub of Severodonetsk in Lugansk, part of the Donbas.</p>

<p>The strategic city is a key target for Moscow, which already controls 80 percent of the area, but Lugansk regional governor Sergiy Gaiday vowed Ukrainian forces would fight "until the end".</p>

<p>Severodonetsk's Azot factory, one of Europe's biggest chemical plants, was targeted by Russian soldiers who fired on one of its administrative buildings and a warehouse where methanol was stored.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The conflict in Ukraine entered 100th day on Friday (June 3) with Russian forces continuing to push for control of Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Less than 24 hours ago, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia now controlled 20 per cent of Ukraine.

The conflict in Ukraine entered 100th day on Friday (June 3) with Russian forces continuing to push for control of Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Less than 24 hours ago, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia now controlled 20 per cent of Ukraine. After invading Ukraine on February 24, Russian forces rushed in the direction of Kyiv. However, their plans to capture the Ukrainian capital did not come to fruition. After being repelled from Ukraine and the surrounding region, Russia concentrated its firepower at Donbas region. Separatist elements in the region have long enjoyed support from Russia. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg met US President Joe Biden on Thursday. Following the talks, Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's allies needed to brace for a "war of attrition". "Today, about 20 percent of our territory is under the control of the occupiers," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address to Luxembourg lawmakers. Thousands of people have been killed and millions have been forced to flee since February 24. Also Read | Russia controls 'about 20 per cent' of Ukraine, says president Volodymyr Zelensky Zelensky has said that up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers were getting killed in eastern part of the country which is under Russian attack. On the ground, street battles were raging in the industrial hub of Severodonetsk in Lugansk, part of the Donbas. The strategic city is a key target for Moscow, which already controls 80 percent of the area, but Lugansk regional governor Sergiy Gaiday vowed Ukrainian forces would fight "until the end". Severodonetsk's Azot factory, one of Europe's biggest chemical plants, was targeted by Russian soldiers who fired on one of its administrative buildings and a warehouse where methanol was stored. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ukraine conflict enters 100th day, battle rages in Severodonetsk

Russian forces have seized control of half of eastern Ukraine’s key city of Severodonetsk. Russian troops have been fighting to make the new advances in Severodonetsk for days.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Moscow fights their way into centre of Severodonetsk

<p>Russian troops on Wednesday made progress towards gaining control of Severodonetsk, a major city in Ukraine's Luhansk province. Luhansk governor Sergiy Gaiday said that Russians had taken control of 70 per cent of the city and Ukrainian forces are withdrawing to prepared positions.</p>

<p>"If in two or three days, the Russians take control of Severodonetsk, they will install artillery and mortars and will bombard more intensely Lysychansk," the Ukrainian-held city across the river, he said on Telegram.</p>

<p>After failing to capture Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Russia has focussed its firepower on the eastern Donbas region where Russia supports proxy separatist elements. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that eastern campaign has had high cost with 60 to 100 soldiers dying each day.</p>

<p>"The situation in the east is very difficult," Zelensky told US newsgroup Newsmax.</p>

<p>With only Lysychansk remaining a pocket of resistance in the eastern Lugansk region, Severodonetsk has become a target of massive Russian firepower.</p>

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<p>Oleksander Motuzianyk, spokesman for Ukraine's defence ministry, said there was fighting in the streets in Severodonetsk and the Russians had reached the city centre.</p>

<p>"The Ukrainian armed forces are actively resisting them," he said.</p>

<p>In a boost for the outgunned Ukrainian military, President Joe Biden confirmed that longer-range weapons were on the way.</p>

<p>The new weapon is the Himars multiple launch rocket system, or MLRS, a mobile unit that can simultaneously launch multiple precision-guided missiles up to 80 kilometres (50 miles) away.</p>

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Russian troops on Wednesday made progress towards gaining control of Severodonetsk, a major city in Ukraine's Luhansk province. Luhansk governor Sergiy Gaiday said that Russians had taken control of 70 per cent of the city and Ukrainian forces are withdrawing to prepared positions.

Russian troops on Wednesday made progress towards gaining control of Severodonetsk, a major city in Ukraine's Luhansk province. Luhansk governor Sergiy Gaiday said that Russians had taken control of 70 per cent of the city and Ukrainian forces are withdrawing to prepared positions. "If in two or three days, the Russians take control of Severodonetsk, they will install artillery and mortars and will bombard more intensely Lysychansk," the Ukrainian-held city across the river, he said on Telegram. After failing to capture Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Russia has focussed its firepower on the eastern Donbas region where Russia supports proxy separatist elements. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that eastern campaign has had high cost with 60 to 100 soldiers dying each day. "The situation in the east is very difficult," Zelensky told US newsgroup Newsmax. With only Lysychansk remaining a pocket of resistance in the eastern Lugansk region, Severodonetsk has become a target of massive Russian firepower. Also Read | Antony Blinken expects 'many months' of Russia-Ukraine war Oleksander Motuzianyk, spokesman for Ukraine's defence ministry, said there was fighting in the streets in Severodonetsk and the Russians had reached the city centre. "The Ukrainian armed forces are actively resisting them," he said. In a boost for the outgunned Ukrainian military, President Joe Biden confirmed that longer-range weapons were on the way. The new weapon is the Himars multiple launch rocket system, or MLRS, a mobile unit that can simultaneously launch multiple precision-guided missiles up to 80 kilometres (50 miles) away. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russia advances on Severodonetsk, troops fight in streets

The Russian invasion of Ukraine will complete a 100 days but the war is showing no signs of ending. On Tuesday, the Russian forces captured the key city of Severodonetsk

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces now control most of Severodonetsk

Russian forces have seized control of half of eastern Ukraine’s key city of Severodonetsk. Russian troops have been fighting to make the new advances in Severodonetsk for days. Severodonetsk is one of the industrial hubs that lie on Russia’s path to capturing the Donbas’s Lugansk region.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Moscow captures about half of Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk

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