Ukrainian Forces "Pushed Back from the Center of Severodonetsk, a Key Eastern Stronghold"

On the 7th (local time), smoke is rising over the city of Sievierodonetsk in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Seoyul] On the 13th (local time), it was reported that Ukrainian forces fighting Russian troops in Severodonetsk, a strategic stronghold in eastern Ukraine, were pushed out of the city center.

On the same day, the Ukrainian military stated on Facebook, "The enemy, conducting an offensive operation in Severodonetsk with artillery support, has partially succeeded in pushing our troops back into the urban area."

The Ukrainian forces confronted the Russian troops attempting to capture Severodonetsk with urban warfare but have reportedly faced difficulties due to a disadvantage in firepower.

If Severodonetsk falls, it is assessed that Russian forces will effectively gain control over the entire Luhansk Province.

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