Ukrainian troops battle on the streets in defence of Luhansk cities

THIS video montage shows the intense fighting that took place in the now seized Ukrainian cities of Rubizhne and Sievierodonetsk.

The Ukrainian National Guard said the footage was filmed by fighters during the defence of the cities of Rubizhne and Sievierodonetsk in the eastern region of Luhansk, both now seized by the Russian forces.

In Rubizhne, the clips were filmed from the beginning of March until mid-May. In Sievierodonetsk, the footage was taken between the beginning of May and 24th June.

The Ukrainian National Guard said they destroyed over 300 armoured vehicles and killed around 1,000 Russian troops during the defence of the cities of Rubizhne and Sievierodonetsk in the eastern region of Luhansk.

The National Guard said on 11th July: “Videos filmed by fighters during brutal battles for the settlements in Luhansk region.

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