Russia claims its troops have launched a barrage of attacks countering Ukraine's offensive in the Luhansk People's Republic.
A fierce battle continues in Ukraine's east where its forces have been launching a string of attacks in recent weeks.
Moscow says its forces have successfully countered at least 70 Ukrainian attacks in Luhansk this week.
Russia says it destroyed 54 armoured vehicles, 13 tanks and eliminated 2600 Ukrainian troops in 7 days.
