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In recent days, the situation has changed on many fronts in Ukraine. Russian forces, together with the units of the DPR and LPR, achieved several victories in the Donbass, while they were forced to into a tactical retreat withdrawing from some settlements in the Kharkiv region and from the island of Zmeiny.
In the Luhansk People’s Republic, fighting continues in the Severodonetsk — Lisichansk region.
After the town of Rubezhnoye came under LPR control, the village of Voevodovka was completely mopped up of Ukrainian forces despite several attempts by the AFU to counterattack.
The shelling of the cities of Severodonetsk and Lisichansk continues. All the villages on the eastern outskirts are under control of the LPR. Clashes continue to the south-east of Severodonetsk.
The LPR ambassador to Russia reported that a whole brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine withdrew from Lisichansk, leaving their positions after some clashes.
Russian-led forces moped up and took full control of the town of Popasnaya. At the same time, the units of the LPR People’s Militia claimed full control over the village of Nizhny.
The recent gains pawed the way for Russian assault to Lisichansk from the south. Fierce clashes continue in Privolye, Shepilovo and Belogorovka.
Attempts by the AFU to counterattack continue in the area of Izyum. Ukrainian forces set fire to the forests near Izyum, hindering the advance of Russian troops.
In the area of Liman, fierce fighting continues near the village of Dibrovo. Attempts to force the Severny Donets River by Ukrainian units do not stop. Pontoon crossings are regularly shelled by Russian artillery and missiles.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to strengthen their positions in Kramatorsk, equipping firing positions in civilian facilities, schools and hospitals.
In the Donetsk People’s Republic, units of the People’s Militia, with the fire support from the Russian Armed Forces, established full control over the villages of Komsomolsky and Lesnoy in the Volnovakha region.
In the direction of the village of New York, after the recent advance in the Verkhnetoretskoye-Troitskoye area, Russian forces moved from Novobakhmutovka in the direction of Rozovka. Novoselovka remains under the AFU control, while the DPR forces took the outskirts.
Near Kharkiv, the AFU continues to press Russian forces along the Murom River. In the area of the city there are battles for small settlements. On May 9, no significant advance of troops from either side was reported.
In recent days, Ukrainian forces attempted to counter attack Russian Forces deployed on the Snake island but failed to land and establish the foothold, suffering significant material losses. At the same time, the Russian military was forced to leave the island.
