Russia claims ‘full control’ over Lysychansk after Zelensky adviser admits Putin’s army is ‘gaining a foothold’ in final Luhansk stronghold
- Crucial battle for Lysychansk ends in Russian victory: Moscow defence ministry
- Defence minister Shoigu informs Putin that all of Luhansk region now ‘liberated’
- Ukrainian army had admitted Putin’s forces were ‘gaining a foothold’ in the city
- News comes days after another key victory in neighbouring Severodonetsk