Russia Fails to Take Last Luhansk Positions After 144 Assaults
Ukraine’s Third Assault Brigade has refuted Russia’s claim of capturing the entire Luhansk region. The brigade asserts that its forces remain deployed, holding defensive positions in several settlements including Nadiia, Novoiehorivka, and Hrekivka. Despite numerous Russian assault attempts over the past six months, the brigade states Ukrainian troops are still defending the region’s “last lines.” This denial comes as Russia’s Defense Ministry announced the full capture of Luhansk on April 1st, a date the brigade alluded to as “April Fools’ Day” in its response, highlighting concerns about Russian propaganda and attempts to leverage military claims for political concessions.
John Q. Hosedrinker