Russia claims reaching administrative border of Luhansk region, Ukraine denies

Serhiy Haidai, head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, reported the information on Telegram.

"We see that there is a rather powerful escalation, especially in the direction of Bilohorivka and in the Kreminna direction. There is a lot of shelling, the enemy is already engaging aviation. The attacks are constantly coming in "waves" from different sides," said Haidai.

He denied the information about Russian troops advancing to the administrative border of the Luhansk region.

"Russian troops have not reached the administrative borders of the Luhansk region. The information spread by Russia is not true. Our defenders are holding the line," said Haidai.

• Russian troops are promised monetary bonuses for participating in assault operations and for each kilometer of advance in Ukraine.