Armed Forces liberate 11 settlements in Luhansk Oblast, says governor

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“The advance of the Armed Forces is not so rapid,” he said.

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“The invading Russian forces, unfortunately, managed to strongly prepare, they are constantly gathering reserves, equipment, and building defense structures. While they mine everything around.”

According to Haidai, the de-occupied settlements are small villages. However, the very fact of the start of the de-occupation of Luhansk Oblast is a huge achievement.

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Also, in front-line villages, the occupiers are forcibly removing local residents from their homes and using them as quarters for themselves, Haidai added.

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