Live: 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 Russia’s defence ministry said its troops had withdrawn from the town hours after Ukraine’s army had "encircled" several thousand. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. All times Paris time (GMT+2).

Live: 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 Russia’s defence ministry said its troops had withdrawn from the town hours after Ukraine’s army had "encircled" several thousand. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. All times Paris time (GMT+2).