Europe

Ukraine war: Russia loses full control of Luhansk region

Symbolic recapture of village undermines one of Putin’s key war ambitions

Serhiy Gaidai, governor of Luhansk region, wrote on Telegram: "Luhansk region is right next door. Decoccupation is not far away." Photograph: Tyler Hicks/The New York Times
Serhiy Gaidai, governor of Luhansk region, wrote on Telegram: "Luhansk region is right next door. Decoccupation is not far away." Photograph: Tyler Hicks/The New York Times
Mon Sept 19 2022 - 18:17 • 4 MIN READ

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