A group of Luhansk troops liberated more than 90% of the territory of the republic with the fire support of the Russian military. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported, TASS informs.

It is mentioned that the units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and LPR are tightening the siege of Mariupol in the center of the city and the struggle against the nationalists.

The air defense systems of the Russian Air and Space Forces hit six Ukrainian drones at night.

Operational-tactical, army and unmanned aircraft hit 81 military facilities of Ukraine.

It should be reminded that on the morning of 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a special military operation in Ukraine, aimed at ensuring the security of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics, as well as removing the “Nazi regime” in Ukraine.

The United States and the European Union have described Russia’s move as a direct aggression by Russia against Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Verkhovna Rada has declared martial law in Ukraine.