Ukraine ‘holds back assault’ on Sievierodonetsk, military says

According to the latest Ukrainian military operational report, Ukraine is holding back the Russian assault on its key eastern city.

Our warriors successfully hold back the assault in the city of Severodonetsk, the combat is ongoing.”

An attempt to capture the nearby towns of Toshkivka and Ustinivka was also unsuccessful, according to the general staff of the armed forces of Ukraine.

Russian forces have been bombarding Ukrainian positions with intense artillery barrages, airstrikes and non-stop street-by-street fighting, according to the regional governor of Luhansk province.

Serhiy Haidai said earlier this week that tough street battles were continuing with varying degrees of success. “The situation constantly changes, but the Ukrainians are repelling attacks,” he said.

Between 10,000 and 11,000 civilians remain in the city.