
Ukraine war: 'No one will give up Sievierodonetsk,' says governor of Luhansk region
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Russian forces have been focused for weeks now on seizing Sievierodonetsk.
Luhansk Oblast is the easternmost oblast (province) of Ukraine. Its administrative center is Luhansk. The oblast was established in 1938 and bore the name Voroshilovgrad Oblast in honor of Kliment Voroshilov. Its population is estimated as 2,121,322
Russian forces have been focused for weeks now on seizing Sievierodonetsk.
Ukrainian soldiers blew up a bridge linking towns in the eastern Luhansk region to deter the Russian offensive in the area.
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