Luhansk Oblast: Ukrainian Armed Forces repel Russian assault on Verkhnokamianske – Luhansk Oblast Military Administration

IRYNA BALACHUK – SATURDAY, 23 JULY 2022, 08:32

On 22 July, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled Russian attempts to advance in the direction of Verkhnokamianske, Luhansk Oblast, and Siversk, Donetsk Oblast, from the city of Lysychansk.

Source: Serhii Haidai, head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Haidai: "The enemy takes turns attacking different areas situated on the administrative border between Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts, and sometimes attacks several areas at once, all from the city of Lysychansk. On 22 July, the Russians attacked along at least two axes. The Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the assault operations on Verkhnokamianske and Siversk."

Details: The head of the Luhansk Oblast Military Administration said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the vicinity of Slovianoserbsk.

On 22 July, the Russians used aircraft [to conduct airstrikes on Luhansk Oblast - ed.], carried out two artillery attacks, and attempted four mortar attacks. 

Haidai also said that the Russian forces were beginning to feel less confident in the cities and villages they have recently captured, where about 10-15% of the local population remains.

According to the head of the military administration, for the most part, the remaining residents are the elderly and the so-called "zhduns" [literally, "waiters" – people who are waiting - ed.]. But the Russians see enemies even among them, Haidai said, citing the fact that Russian forces created a checkpoint in Sievierodonetsk in order to restrict freedom of movement in the region; local residents will be issued passes at this checkpoint [presumably determining the scope of their allowed movements - ed.].