Ukraine forces reach Lyman, cutting off thousands of Russian troops
The capture of Lyman would be a major setback for Russia after President Vladimir Putin proclaimed the annexation of the Donetsk region, along with three other regions.
A view shows captured Russian tanks with installed Ukrainian flags, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near the town of Izium, recently liberated by Ukrainian Armed Forces, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine September 19, 2022.(photo credit: GLEB GARANICH/REUTERS)ByROMAN MEITAVUpdated: