Russian forces retreat as Ukraine encircles key city

October 01, 2022 20:46

Russia on Saturday said it has withdrawn its troops from the once-occupied city of Lyman, as Ukraine's eastern counteroffensive recaptures more territory.

This comes a day after after Russian president Vladimir Putin proclaimed the annexation of the Donetsk region, along with three other regions, at a ceremony on Friday that was condemned by Kyiv and the West as a farce.

Lyman is 160 kilometers southeast of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city.

Ukrainian forces had pushed across the Oskil River as part of a counteroffensive that saw Kyiv retake vast swathes of territory beginning in September.

Lyman, a key transportation hub, had been an important site in the Russian front line for both ground communications and logistics.

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