Putin issues an order to the army – Continue according to plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his army to continue its operation in eastern Ukraine after fully capturing the Luhansk region.

Also:  Ukrainians confirm the fall of Lysychansk

A couple of days ago, Ukraine confirmed the fall of Lysychansk in Eastern Ukraine. The main staff of the Ukrainian army told that after heavy fighting for Lysychansk, the defense forces of Ukraine were forced to withdraw from their positions and lines.

–  Russian forces “must continue their missions according to the already approved plans” – Putin told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. and added:

–  I hope that in their sectors everything will unfold as it did in Luhansk.