Zelensky denies Russian forces have captured last stronghold in Luhansk

Russia claims to have captured the city of Lysychansk which has been the scene of fierce fighting (Luhansk region military administration via AP)

Russia claimed control on Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of its invasion.

Ukraine’s general staff of the military reported that its forces had withdrawn from Lysychansk in Luhansk province, but the president said the fight for the city was ongoing.