Russia keeps on trying to cross the Siverskyi Donets river - Ukrainian Ministry of Defence spokesman

Friday, 10 June 2022, 14:54

IRYNA BALACHUK - FRIDAY, 10 JUNE, 2022, 14:54

Russia is looking for weaknesses in Ukraine's defence in the area around the Siverskyi Donets River in eastern Ukraine and is persisting in its attempts to cross the river.

Source: Ministry of Defence spokesman Oleksandr Motuzianyk on the air of the 24-hour national newscast

Quote from Motuzianyk: "As of now, they (the Russians - ed.) are not abandoning their attempts (to cross the Siverskyi Donets - ed.). They are looking for weaknesses in our defence, which runs along the right bank of the river. They are looking for our artillery locations and trying to crush them."

Details: Motuzianyk noted that in general, crossing a water obstacle is a very difficult operation.  

Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, located on opposite banks of the Siverskyi Donets River, are the last major cities in Luhansk Oblast that are controlled by Ukraine. 

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