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Russia Captures Bilohorivka in Luhansk; Ukraine Holds 60% of Vovchansk

May 20, 2024, 11:47 AM

The Russian military announced it has taken full control of Bilohorivka, a settlement in Ukraine's Luhansk region. The capture of Bilohorivka, a symbol of Ukrainian resistance, was confirmed by Russia's Defense Ministry, which stated that units of the 'Southern' group of troops were responsible for the operation in the Siversk area. This development marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continue to control about 60% of Vovchansk, a border town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, despite ongoing Russian raids. Ukrainian troops are engaged in house-to-house fighting to defend the town.