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Thousands of Russian soldiers ‘surrounded by Ukraine troops’ in key Donetsk town

Ukraine says forces close to retaking town just days after Vladimir Putin claimed Donetsk region is part of Russia

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Russia accused of 'kidnapping' head of Ukraine nuclear plant

Russian forces seized the director-general of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Friday, Ukrainian state nuclear company Energoatom said.

WEKU · Oct 1, 2022

Russia Withdraws Troops after Ukraine Encircles Key City

After being encircled by Ukrainian forces, Russia pulled troops out Saturday from an eastern Ukrainian city that it had been using as a front-line hub. It was the latest victory for the Ukrainian counteroffensive that has humiliated and angered the Kremlin. Russia’s withdrawal from Lyman complicates its internationally vilified declaration…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

Ukraine’s forces enter strategic town of Lyman as Russia ‘withdraws’ troops

Ukrainian forces on Saturday entered the eastern town of Lyman in the Donetsk region, a logistics hub for Russian forces that has been under Moscow’s control since spring, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s military said. Russia’s defence ministry said its troops had withdrawn from the town hours after Ukraine’s army said…

France 24 · Oct 1, 2022

Zelenskiy: armed forces achieved 'significant results' in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday said Kyiv's forces had achieved "significant results" in the east of the country and mentioned the Russian-occupied stronghold of Lyman, but without giving details.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Ukraine says troops closing in on key Russian-held stronghold of Lyman

Ukrainian troops have captured two villages that lie very close to the eastern Russian-occupied stronghold of Lyman, officials said on Friday, in the clearest sign yet the town could soon fall.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Ukraine applies for Nato membership after Russia annexes territory

Volodymyr Zelenskiy dismisses Moscow ceremony as a farce and rules out negotiations with Putin

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022

Ukraine tells Russia to appeal to Kyiv if it wants encircled troops freed

A Ukrainian presidential adviser said on Friday Russia would have to appeal to Kyiv for Moscow's encircled troops to be allowed out of the Russian stronghold of Lyman in eastern Ukraine if it was concerned about them.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Ukrainian forces encircling Russian units around Lyman stronghold - spokesperson

Ukrainian forces are encircling Russian troops in the area of the eastern stronghold of Lyman, and have all the logistics routes into the area under fire control, a military spokesperson told the Suspilne public broadcaster on Friday.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Ukraine advance on Russian outpost challenges Putin’s grip on Donbas

(This Sept 29 story has been refiled to correct date)

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022