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Russian forces raise flags in Lyman

Russian flags raised across Lyman city; western evacuation ongoing after collapse.

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Lyman, Donetsk region, Ukraine
Updated
Friday, 19 June 2026 at 08:55 UTC
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Russian forces have fully raised their flags across the city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast, confirming its capture. Western evacuation operations are underway as Ukrainian troops retreat from the area. The fall of Lyman marks a significant territorial gain for Russia in the ongoing offensive. Russian sources also report an imminent breakthrough near Pokrovsk, with the Group of Forces East teasing a major announcement.
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1d agoMilitary Summary

Lyman has now fully fallen; Russian flags raised across the city and western evacuation is ongoing. Pokrovsk breakthrough is now described as imminent.

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