Russia withdraws troops after Ukrainian forces encircle key city

Ukrainian soldiers fire in the recently retaken Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region (AP)

Ukrainian soldiers fire in the recently retaken Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region (AP)

Russia said it has withdrawn its troops from the once-occupied city of Lyman, as Ukraine’s eastern counter-offensive recaptures more territory.

The announcement came through the Tass and RIA news agencies, citing the Russian defence ministry.

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