The Russian army is massing towards Kherson. The Ukrainians announce that they have begun the liberation of the Luhansk region
Stoltenberg hears Zelensky: Born with Kiev –
“I spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and commended the courageous Ukrainian people and forces for the impressive progress in regaining their territory from Russian aggressors. Russia must stop the war that has begun. NATO will support and intensify support for Russia. ‘Ukraine for as long as necessary “. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrote it on Twitter.
Kiev authorities: the reconquest of the Luhansk region begins –
Liberation of the Luhansk region by Ukrainian troops has begun. This was reported in a video message on Telegram by the Ukrainian regional governor, Sergej Gaidai. “Now it is official, the liberation of the Luhansk region has begun. Several settlements have already been liberated from the occupation of the Russian army, and the Ukrainian armed forces are already raising” the national flag, Gaidai said. The local governor thanked the Ukrainian military: “We help you, we don’t get tired, we believe in our victory. The Luhansk region is Ukraine, so it was and so it will be”, he added.
Russian forces gather in the Kherson region –
The Russian army is preparing to respond to attacks by Ukrainian forces in the Kherson region. The pro-Russian deputy governor of the region, Kirill Stremousov, reported this to the “Ria Novosti” news agency. In particular, Stremousov noted that the regrouping of the troops at the front “will allow us to gather forces and attack”. In addition, according to Stremousov, the advance of Ukrainian forces in the Kherson region was stopped. “For the morning, everyone is fine, there are no movements. They will not reach Kherson, it is impossible,” he concluded.