The Russian aggressors refuse to open a "green corridor" to allow civilians from the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region to leave for Ukraine-controlled territory through Zaporizhzhia.
In the territory of Luhansk region temporarily occupied by the Russians, the banking system practically does not work so locals have to travel to the regional center to receive relevant services.
The situation in the hottest areas of military operations – Donetsk and Luhansk regions – was discussed at a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Monday.
In the Luhansk region, battles are raging for the village of Novoselivske. Russians also struck the village of Nevske. Casualties among civilians were reported.
In the occupied part of Luhansk region, near the town of Shchastia, partisans destroyed a railway track in the area where the invaders were transporting military equipment and ammunition.
Despite the "Christmas truce" declared by Putin, his soldiers opened artillery fire 14 times and tried to storm one of the de-occupied villages of Luhansk region three times on Thursday.