Russia deploys paratroopers and special forces to Luhansk region

He said this on the air of the Espreso TV channel.

"The concentration of enemy forces is increasing every day. The Russians are sending mobilized soldiers to the Luhansk region. Since the end of the Kherson campaign, many paratroopers and special forces have arrived here. The highest concentration of enemy forces is observed in the area of Kreminna," noted Vlasenko.

He also added that the pressure of the enemy has been felt in the last week.

"The occupants are trying to counterattack in the direction of the Lyman. It can be stated that the enemy's activities in the Lyman direction have already begun. The enemy's offensive is already underway with local campaigns in Vuhledar, Bakhmut and around Kreminna," noted Vlasenko.

• The head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Haidai, said that Bilohorivka remains under the control of Ukrainian defenders: there are no occupiers there. However, Russia is preparing for an offensive

• During the hostilities near Bakhmut, there is a complete lack of coordination and interaction among the Russian occupation forces and Wagner PMC mercenaries