Russian troops and Donbass militia continue advancing amid the opeartion: last week, the joint forces took over the city of Lisichansk, liberating the LPR territory from the Ukrainian forces.
At the same time, Kiev's troops continue to shell cities in Donbass, including Donetsk.
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