"RUSSIA CLAIMS CAPTURE OF UKRAINIAN STRONGHOLD IN LUHANSK REGION”

Why in the news?

Russia announces capturing Bilogorivka village, a significant stronghold in eastern Luhansk region under Ukrainian control.
Moscow’s efforts align with its 2022 annexation claim of Luhansk, highlighting strategic objectives in the ongoing conflict.

About Luhansk region:

Location: Easternmost Ukrainian oblast bordering Russia.
Established in 1938, it has a long and complex history.
Landscape: Primarily flat plains with the important Siverskyi Donets River flowing through it.
A large portion of the territory is under the control of Russia-backed separatists.

Source:BBC

Key Features of Ukraine:

Location: Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the east and northeast.
Neighboring Countries: Belarus (north), Poland, Slovakia, Hungary (west), Romania, Moldova (southwest).
Coastline: Black Sea and Sea of Azov (south and southeast).
Capital: Kyiv; Major Cities: Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odessa.
Languages: Official language is Ukrainian; Russian widely spoken, particularly in the east and south.

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