Stories from Luhansk · Ukraine

Ukraine reported that Russian forces launched deadly air raids, causing casualties and damaging infrastructure. The intensity of the conflict continues. The source mentioned heavy rains and flooding. Information regarding casualties and damage is still being gathered. The source mentioned that the situation is becoming Europe's war. Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, with strikes reported in Dnipro and Kyiv. Russia has been accused of conducting these strikes. Emergency services are responding to the aftermath of the raids. Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched over seventeen cruise missiles overnight, described as very difficult to intercept. President Zelensky has appealed to the United States for Patriot missile defense systems. Details on the number of casualties and the specific locations targeted were not immediately provided.

An explosives depot has been hit by conflict near Luhansk.

Luhansk Oblast, including Luhansk city, Starobilsk, Alchevsk, Bryanka, and Kadiivka, is now under the control of Third Army Corps drones. The source did not specify the nature of the control or the drones' origin.

Explosions were reported in Luhansk and Melitopol, with a fuel depot catching fire. The nature and cause of these explosions are currently unknown.

Ukraine's General Staff has rejected Russian assertions that its forces struck civilian targets in the occupied Luhansk region. The number of injured individuals due to an attack on a mourning convoy in Sumy has risen to nine.

Valery Averin, a 23-year-old Russian student from Buryatia, died near Luhansk on April 6. He had joined a Defense Ministry drone unit in January and signed a drone-operator contract.

Occupying authorities in Luhansk announced plans to revive the 'Epicenter' hypermarket, which was destroyed in 2014. The hypermarket is located near the 'Okoltsa' market. This information was reported by the head of the so-called People's Council.

Drones are reported to be flying towards Luhansk, with activity noted in that area and potentially beyond.

Colonel Leonid Ryzhov has participated in the Special Military Operation since February 24, 2022. Under his leadership, over two dozen settlements in the Luhansk People's Republic have been liberated.

Ukraine possesses an estimated $14 trillion in mineral resources. Approximately $3.2 trillion of these valuable deposits are located specifically within the Luhansk region. The source noted that these resources are not easily accessible and are located deep underground.