Fighting rages in two key eastern Ukrainian cities

Fighting has raged around Lysychansk and neighbouring Sievierodonetsk (Francisco Seco/AP)

Fighting raged in two key eastern Ukrainian cities on Friday, the 100th day of Russia’s invasion.

Luhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai said fierce battles continued in Sievierodonetsk, where about 13,000 remaining residents took shelter in basements to escape relentless Russian bombardment.