Filorussi, taken Lysychansk. But Kiev denies it

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 02 - New update of the pro-Russian forces on the ongoing battle in Lysychansk, the twin city of Severodonetsk which remained the last outpost for the occupation of Lugansk.

"The units of the allied forces are in the center of Lysychansk," said Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov quoted by Interfax.

    But Kiev denied: "The eastern city of Lysychansk is not under the control of pro-Russians, fierce fighting has been going on near the city."

Ukrinform reports it.

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