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| place = [[Lyman, Ukraine|Lyman]], [[Donetsk Oblast]], [[Ukraine]] |
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| date = 23-26 May 2022 |
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| status = Russia-controlled as of 26 May<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-26|title=RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, MAY 26|work=Institute for the Study of War|date=26 May 2022}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:16, 28 May 2022
| Battle of Lyman | |||||
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| Part of the Eastern Ukraine offensive's Battle of Donbas in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
 Ukraine | |||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| Unknown |
Oleksandr Zhuravlov[1] (Mayor of Lyman) | ||||
| Units involved | |||||
 Territorial Defense Forces | |||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
| Unknown |
Unknown killed Per Russia: 500 captured[4][5][6] | ||||
The Battle of Lyman was a military engagement during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, as part of the Eastern Ukraine offensive's Battle of Donbas. Russian forces announced that they had captured the city on 27 May 2022, which the Ukrainian Defence Ministry denied.[7]
Background
A month into the Russian invasion, Russia claimed to control 93% of Luhansk Oblast,[8] leaving Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk as strategically important Ukrainian holdouts in the area. Russian plans to capture Sievierodonetsk hinged upon its successes in the nearby cities of Rubizhne to the north and Popasna to the south.[9] By 6 April, Russian forces had reportedly captured 60% of Rubizhne,[10] shells and rockets were landing in Sievierodonetsk on "regular, sustained intervals".[11] The next day, forces of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade conducted an offensive which reportedly drove Russian forces 6–10 kilometers away from the other nearby town of Kreminna. It was reported that Russian forces seized Rubizhne and the nearby town of Voevodivka on 12 May 2022.[12]
The last bridge was constructed between Bilohorivka and Serebryanka around 12 May and was also destroyed, with the last Russian troops having retreated to their side of the river on 13 May.[citation needed]
Battle
Russian forces intensified offensive operations around Lyman and made gains on May 23. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Russian forces have launched an assault on the northern part of Lyman and have taken at least partial control of the city as of May 23.[13] Russian forces additionally intensified artillery strikes against Avdiivka and are likely taking advantage of their previous capture of Novoselivka in order to advance on Avdiivka and gain highway access toward Slovyansk.[14] In the area of Liman, the Russians intensified its penetration towards the city center the next day, starting street fights. With the support of artillery and aviation, on May 25, Russian forces continued the offensive towards the settlement of Liman, occupying about 70% of the city's territory. Ukrainian forces withdrew to the southern settlements of the city, offering fierce resistance, while some soldiers surrendered during the siege.[15] After conducting a final evacuation of civilians and leaving food for those who decided to stay, the last Ukrainian forces evacuated Lyman on the afternoon of 26 May blowing the last remaining bridge behind them.[16] Ukrainian presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych said that "We lost Lyman." The Ukrainian Defence Ministry said that the battle for control of the city was still ongoing,[7] and later clarified the next day that the Russians had captured the city centre but not the entire city.[17] Russian forces claimed victory the next day.[18]
References
- ^ "Lyman under heavy enemy shelling, multiple casualties reported". 24 May 2022.
- ^ Ukraine resists Russia’s invasion. Day 23: Russian troops not able to advance, more terror against civilians, Russia to brandish nuclear weapons
- ^ Exhausted Ukrainian soldiers return from eastern front
- ^ 500 украинских боевиков сдались в плен в Красном Лимане – Марков
- ^ Армия России штурмует Лиман, сдались около 500 военных ВСУ
- ^ Бои за Красный Лиман: города Украины постепенно берут под контроль
- ^ a b "'Relentless': Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east". AP NEWS. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Russia claims it has taken 93% of territory of Ukraine's Luhansk region - TASS". finance.yahoo.com. Reuters. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Russia aims to capture 4 regions in new eastern offensive: Ukraine". www.aa.com.tr. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Russian forces control 60% of Rubizhne town in east Ukraine, says governor". Reuters. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Sustained bombardment seen in Severodonetsk: AFP". www.barrons.com. Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ Lister, Tim; Kesaieva, Julia (13 May 2022). "Ukrainian forces lose foothold in eastern town". CNN. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Sievierodonetsk, Avdiivka, Lyman: Russians shell all over front line and kill civilians". Ukrinform. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "War in Ukraine: Heavy pounding on Donbas front with Russian army advancing whatever the cost". Le Monde.fr. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Russian ground forces claim to capture Lyman city center". Atlas News. 25 May 2022.
- ^ "В офисе Зеленского допустили потерю контроля над Лиманом". РБК (in Russian). Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ Reuters (27 May 2022). "Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now". Reuters. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Reuters (27 May 2022). "Ukraine fighting to keep control of town of Lyman". Reuters. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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