Earlier this month, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed that the territory of the Lugansk People's Republic had been completely liberated from Ukrainian forces, as Russian and Donbass troops took control over the key city of Lisichansk.
However, retreating Ukrainian forces continue to shell the territory of the DPR and LPR, targeting Donetsk and other cities, which has resulted in multiple civilian deaths.
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