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The Luhanska region remains a critical hotspot in the ongoing conflict, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces intensely engaged. Ukrainian defenders, notably the fighters of the 412th Nemesis Regiment, have successfully destroyed enemy crossings, equipment, and vehicles in strategic areas like the Zherebets River crossing. Meanwhile, Russia continues its advance in Bilohorivka and other parts of the Luhansk region, aiming to exploit opportunities against Ukrainian defenses. Reports highlight significant Ukrainian efforts in resisting these advances, including destroying Russian military assets using UAVs and ground operations. Notably, the region also faces humanitarian challenges, with reports of Russian troops coercively organizing blood donations and testing uncertified vaccines on children. The situation is dire, with environmental and infrastructural damages reportedly amounting to substantial economic costs. As the conflict continues, the resilience of Ukrainian forces and the ongoing humanitarian impact remain focal points.

What strategic objectives are being pursued in the Luhanska region?

The Luhanska region is strategically significant for both Ukrainian and Russian forces. Ukrainian forces aim to defend and reclaim occupied territories, while Russian forces seek to advance and consolidate control over these regions to weaken Ukraine's position and expand their territorial claims.

How are Ukrainian forces responding to Russian advances in Luhanska region?

Ukrainian forces are actively engaging Russian troops in the Luhanska region. They have successfully targeted and destroyed key Russian military equipment, including infantry fighting vehicles, trucks, and supply depots, using a combination of ground forces and UAVs to maintain strategic control and repel enemy advances.

What impact has the conflict had on civilians in the Luhanska region?

Civilians in the Luhanska region face severe hardships due to the ongoing conflict. Many are displaced, and those remaining in occupied territories experience restrictions, inadequate access to essential services, and humanitarian issues, such as coerced participation in dubious medical programs instigated by occupying forces.

What are the environmental impacts of the conflict in the Luhanska region?

The conflict in the Luhanska region has caused extensive environmental damage. Military operations and the destruction of infrastructure have led to pollution and degradation of natural ecosystems. Recent estimates suggest the financial cost of this damage is nearing UAH 600 billion, reflecting significant ecological and economic consequences.

Are there allegations of war crimes being committed in the Luhanska region?

Yes, there have been numerous allegations of war crimes in the Luhanska region, including reports of torture, forced recruitment, and unlawful treatment of civilians by Russian forces. Ukrainian units have collected evidence of these crimes, which are further contributing to the complex humanitarian and legal situation on the ground.

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Map Russians have advanced near Makiivka, Oleksandropil, and Rozlyv - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 4 356 24

Occupier is burning alive Engulfed in flames, occupier trying in vain to climb out of burning armoured vehicle. VIDEO 18+ A video showing the last seconds of the occupier's life engulfed in flames in the Kreminna sector has been published online. 15 843 63 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

SSU exposes four torturers of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Luhansk region Ukrainian prisoners tortured in Luhansk region: four Russian torturers exposed, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to four former employees of the penal colony in Sukhodilsk who, after the occupation of Luhansk region, collaborated with the enemy and participated in the torture of Ukrainian soldiers. 2 427 8 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons

war Ukrainian defenders destroy enemy crossing and attack Russian infantry fighting vehicles, trucks, and other equipment. VIDEO In the Svatove area, on the border of Kharkiv and Luhansk regions, fighters of the 412th Nemesis Regiment destroyed an enemy crossing over the Zherebets River. The soldiers also attacked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), heavy trucks, and other enemy equipment. 3 710 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Kremlin voices Russia’s demands to end the war against Ukraine Peskov: Ukraine must withdraw its troops from 4 regions for "immediate" end of war Russia claims that the war against Ukraine will end "instantly" if Ukrainian troops withdraw from 4 regions that the Kremlin has included in its constitution. 141 214 124 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Russia’s demands to end war

soldiers of the third brigade are clearing a forest belt Fighters of 3rd SAB are clearing wooded area during liberation of village of Nadiia in Luhansk region: "If I had speaker and some music to crank up right now, those b#stards would drop dead right f#cking now.". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing fragments of the combat work of an assault group of soldiers from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade (SAB) during the liberation of Nadiia village in the Luhansk region. 4 813 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

enemy advance, map Russians advance near Bilohorivka, Rozlyv, and Uspenivka - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 2 572 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

deepstate Defence forces push back enemy in Shevchenko, Russians advance in Luhansk, Kursk and Donetsk regions - DeepState. MAP The Ukrainian Armed Forces drove back the enemy in Shevchenko in Donetsk region, while Russian troops advanced in Luhansk, Kursk and Donetsk regions. 6 677 11 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Nadiia is released Occupiers are trying to capture Nadiia in Luhansk region, which was liberated by Ukrainian Armed Forces in March - Khortytsia OSGT Russian invaders are attacking the village of Nadiia in the Luhansk region, which was liberated by the Third Assault Brigade in March 2025. 1 459 2 Previously in trend: Nadiia was liberated

map update Russians advanced near Kamianka, Novoliubivka and in Toretsk - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Toretsk, Donetsk region. 8 697 7 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

war Sniper eliminating Russian occupiers in Kreminna forest in Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian sniper is shooting at Russian occupiers in the Kreminna forest, Luhansk region. 6 160 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

vaccine Occupiers are testing uncertified vaccines on children in Luhansk region – National Resistance Center In the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk region, Russian invaders are massively vaccinating children under 6 with drugs that are not internationally certified. 691 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russia wants to demolish 50 houses in Siverskodonetsk Ruscists want to demolish 50 apartment blocks in Siverskodonetsk Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Siverskodonetsk want to dismantle five dozen apartment buildings. 26 861 8 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Nadiia Luhansk region Third SAB liberated settlement of Nadiia in Luhansk region. VIDEO The third assault brigade, primarily the 1st Assault Battalion, regained control of Nadiia in the Luhansk region. 11 341 34 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

occupiers Border guards destroyed hideout, truck, car, communication antenna, cannon, and fuel and lubricants warehouse in Luhansk region. VIDEO In the area of Serebrianskyi forestry in the Luhansk region, fighters of the border unit of Phoenix Unmanned Aerial Systems destroyed enemy logistics, weapons and warehouses of the occupiers. 1 743 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russians advance near Nevske Russian troops have advanced near Nevske, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops advanced in Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 7 043 7 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

OTG Luhansk: Enemy intensified activity in part of the Siversk direction Russian army intensifies activity near Bilohorivka in Siversk direction – OTG Luhansk Russian troops have intensified their activities in the Siversk direction near the village of Bilohorivka, Luhansk region. 483 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east

Russian subversive reconnaissance groups are active in Sumy region, no border breakthrough Ruscists have advanced in Bilohorivka, near Hryhorivka and Dniproenerhiia – DeepState. MAPS Russian occupiers have made some advances in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 7 283 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front Updated DeepState maps

occupiers Border guards destroy several trucks, vehicles, enemy fuel and lubricant depot, and eliminate occupiers in Luhansk region. VIDEO In Luhansk region, operators of the unit of stike UAVs Phoenix of the Revenge Brigade destroyed several enemy trucks, vehicles, hideouts, manpower and a fuel and lubricant depot. 2 520 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

The situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Russian troops are looking for weaknesses in Ukrainian defense in Donetsk and Luhansk regions - Khortytsia OSGT The invaders have not abandoned the idea of reaching the administrative borders of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and are now looking for weaknesses to break through the Ukrainian defense. 342 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Russians are on fire Enemy fuel and lubricants storage base in occupied Rovenky destroyed, - Unmanned Systems Forces On the night of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a fuel and lubricant depot in Rovenky, Luhansk region, temporarily occupied by Russians. 1 989 6

Russians advance in Pishchane Russians advance in Pishchane and near three other settlements - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops advanced in Pishchane, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region. 7 725 14 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Tank Tank, cannon, 16 trucks, repeater, and enemy personnel destroyed in Luhansk region. VIDEO Phoenix drone pilots hit the enemy near Kreminna and Serebrianka forestry: a tank, a cannon, 16 trucks, a repeater, and enemy personnel were destroyed. 3 352 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

blood donors Occupiers are coercively organizing blood donations for Russian army in Luhansk region – NRC In the temporarily occupied areas of the Luhansk region, coercive blood donation campaigns are being organized for the so-called "heroes" of the Russian army. 571 5 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Coerced blood donation

Updated DeepState maps Enemy advances in Bilohorivka, near Makiivka and Novoocheretuvate - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 8 042 16

North Korean self-propelled gun Rare North Korean "Koksan" self-propelled gun was destroyed for first time during full-scale war. VIDEO Soldiers of the 412th NEMESIS regiment in Luhansk region destroyed a rare 170mm M1978 Koksan self-propelled gun. 8 749 13 Previously in trend: War

Dachne map Russian troops advanced in Kotlyne, Andriivka, Dachne and near three settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk region and near Makiivka, Luhansk region. 12 487 13

Ruscists agitate ninth-graders to sign contracts with the Russian army after school in Luhansk region Ruscists agitate ninth-graders in Luhansk region’s TOT to sign contracts with Russian army after school In occupied Siverskodonetsk, Russian invaders offer 9th graders to sign contracts with the Russian army after school. 1 214 25 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

bodies of Russian occupiers near Balka Zhuravka Occupier filming bodies of his liquidated accomplices on outskirts of village of Balka Zhuravka: "#ucking Luhandonia! Everyone is ours. There are no Khokhols. This is f#cked up". VIDEO 18+ A video was published online showing the occupier filming the bodies of his accomplices killed by Ukrainian soldiers on the outskirts of the village of Balka Zhuravka (formerly Nevske) in Luhansk region. 25 613 47

Third assault brigade denies Russian claims of capturing Novoiehorivka Novoiehorivka in Luhansk region remains under control of AFU. Statement on capture is another fake of RF - 3rd SAB The Third Separate Assault Brigade denied the enemy's statement about the alleged occupation of the village of Novoiehorivka in the Luhansk region. 985 1

Enemy advanced in Velyka Novosilka Occupiers advanced in Velyka Novosilka and near 6 settlements of Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv regions - DeepState As of 24 January, the Russian invaders have made advances near the settlements of Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv regions. 7 345 10

migrants Human rights activists: Russian occupiers are relocating migrants to occupied territories to alter ethnic composition in Luhansk region In 2024, Russia is actively using migrants to change the demographic situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular in the Luhansk region. 1 951 9

drone with loudspeaker convinced Russian to surrender Russian obeyed Ukrainian drone with loudspeaker, raised his hands in air and walked into captivity. VIDEO Soldiers of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade captured the occupier in the Serebrianskyi Forest, calling on him to surrender using a drone equipped with a loudspeaker. 9 437 20

occupiers on crutches are going to storm Two occupiers on crutches as part of assault group go on combat mission near Kreminna. VIDEO A video was posted online showing two occupiers on crutches as part of an assault group going on a combat mission near Kreminna. 11 792 48

Russian drone with star and inscription for motherland Anti-aircraft drone shoots down Russian "Supercam" UAV with inscription "For Motherland" and five-pointed star on its wing. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the 1129th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment destroyed a Russian "Supercam" reconnaissance drone. 7 351 14

Russian advance in Velyka Novosilka, Slovianka Enemy advances in Dvorichna, Novosilka and near three more settlements - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops managed to advance near 5 settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Luhansk regions. 6 179 6

War Defense forces destroyed tank, 5 military trucks, 7 occupant cars, and ATV in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of the "Pomista" offensive guard brigade of the State Border Guard Service inflicted significant losses on the enemy in the Liman sector of the Luhansk region. 3 104 1 Previously in trend: War

MLRS explodes in Luhansk region Russian Grad MLRS bursts into pieces after being hit by kamikaze drone. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" destroyed a Russian Grad MLRS in Luhansk region using a kamikaze drone. 7 428 8

Environmental damage in Luhansk region Environmental damage caused by Russia in Luhansk region amounted to almost UAH 600 billion. INFOGRAPHICS As a result of Russia's armed aggression, the nature of the Luhansk region of Ukraine has suffered damage worth almost UAH 600 billion. 488 3

New rules for entering Lysychansk Occupiers closed Lysychansk for civilians without local registration and Russian documents The Russian invaders have introduced new rules for entering the occupied Lysychansk. Now you can get into the city only with local registration and Russian documents. 1 841 0

Russia plans to take 5,000 children from TOT in Luhansk region Russia plans to take 5,000 schoolchildren from TOT of Luhansk region under Kremlin program - NRC Russia plans to take 5,000 children from the temporarily occupied Luhansk region under one of the Kremlin's programs known as the "Cultural Map 4+85". 698 8 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy conferred rank of Brigadier General to Oleksandr Nadtochiia Zelenskyy conferred rank of Brigadier General to Nadtochiia, head of Donetsk and Luhansk SSU President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has conferred the rank of Brigadier General on Colonel Oleksandr Nadtochiia, Head of the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 5 193 12

detonation of enemy equipment Border guards destroy enemy tank, two guns, mortar, shelter, ammo depot in Luhansk region. VIDEO Border guards of the "Revenge" brigade in Luhansk region destroyed an enemy tank, two cannons, a mortar, a shelter, an ammo depot and 15 Russian vehicles. 1 572 1 Previously in trend: War

YouTube in occupied Luhansk region does not work even with VPN YouTube stops working even with VPN in occupied Luhansk region - media In the occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular, in the Luhansk region, YouTube video hosting does not work even with a VPN. 3 039 20 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

War crimes of Russian invaders in Luhansk region Soldiers of 3rd SAB collected evidence of war crimes committed by occupiers in Luhansk region: "Round up, tie, torture! Mop up locals!". VIDEO The soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade collected recordings and radio intercepts that are evidence of war crimes committed by the occupiers. 8 368 6 Previously in trend: War

Part of the payments to those mobilized in the TOT are being demanded Russian commanders demand part of payments from those "mobilized" in TOT – RMA Russian commanders in the temporarily occupied territories are demanding payments from those forcibly mobilized. 4 973 6 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian drone destroys car with collaborator and three Russians Lysohor: Ukrainian drone destroys car with collaborator and three occupiers in Luhansk region A Ukrainian drone hit a car with a local collaborator and three Russians near Novokrasnianka in the Luhansk region. 3 304 2

танкісти обстрілюють позицію окупантів Ukrainian tank crew destroys occupiers’ positions in field woodland. VIDEO A video with fragments of the combat work of the Ukrainian tank crew in the Luhansk region has been published online. 6 821 2 Previously in trend: War