Russia-Ukraine war: ‘intense street fighting’ in Sieverodonetsk with both sides suffering heavy casualties, says UK – live

UK Ministry of Defence says Russia attempting to ‘overwhelm’ Ukrainian forces in the city with the use of artillery

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Some further detail here from the UK Ministry of Defence’s latest statement, which includes an update on the situation in Sievierodonetsk – the last pocket of Luhansk province that has not yet been claimed by Russia or Moscow-backed separatists. The small city has become the focus of Russian efforts.

According to the UK MoD:

As of 10 June, Russian forces around Sieverodonetsk have not made advances into the south of the city. Intense street to street fighting is ongoing and both sides are likely suffering high numbers of casualties.

Since April, Russian medium bombers have likely launched dozens of 1960s era Kh-22 (NATO designation, AS-4 KITCHEN) air-launched, heavy anti-ship missiles against land targets.

These 5.5 tonne missiles were primarily designed to destroy aircraft carriers using a nuclear warhead.

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