Armed Forces retreat from Popasna to stronger positions - OVA

ROMAN PETRENKO — SUNDAY, 8 MAY, 2022, 11:42 AM

Ukrainian soldiers have retreated from Popasna, Luhansk region, to stronger positions, said the head of the Regional Military Administration (OVA) Serhii Haidai.

Source: Haidai on the 24-hour live national television channel 

Haidai's Quote: "All free settlements of the Luhansk region are hot spots. Right now there are gun battles in Bilohorivtsi, Voievodivtsi and in the direction of Popasna.

Our troops have retreated from Popasna. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are now in stronger positions, which they had prepared ahead of time."

Details: Haidai insisted that the Russians’ plans "to completely seize the Luhansk region before 9 May" are unrealistic.

Recall: The military administration of Popasna stated that the city is not yet completely occupied by the Russian forces, but residents should immediately evacuate.