Control of Ukraine's city of Sievierodonetsk is split in half between Ukrainian and Russian forces, Serhiy Gaidai, governor or the Luhansk region where the eastern city is located, said on Sunday.
"It had been a difficult situation, the Russians controlled 70% of the city, but over the past two days they have been pushed back," Gaidai said on Ukrainian television.
Reuters could not immediately verify Gaidai's claims.Reporting by Pavel Polityuk in Kyiv; Writing by Lidia Kelly; Editing by William MallardSubscribe to our sustainability newsletter to make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments.
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