Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: The Luhansk region

Serhiy Haidai, head of the Luhansk regional administration, outlines the situation in his region and talks about preparing for what could potentially be the most violent battles in the ongoing invasion.

Interview Video Published 19 May 2022 5 minute watch
— Serhiy Haidai, head of the Luhansk regional administration, outlines the situation in his region and talks about preparing for what could potentially be the most violent battles in the ongoing invasion.

The situation in the Luhansk region has been one of the most complicated as Russian troops have shelled the towns while gathering military equipment and personnel in the temporarily occupied areas.

Serhiy explains how the Luhansk region is preparing for defence, why people don’t want to leave dangerous zones, and who is fighting against Ukraine in the region.