Luhansk Region

Foreign Malign Influencers

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30 days

Summary

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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Resistance activists hang yellow ribbons across Luhansk
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk, activists put out all over the city yellow ribbons as a symbol of resistance to the Russian occupation. This was reported by the Yellow Ribbon resistance movement on Telegram.
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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Guerrillas discover large Russian training base in Luhansk region
Guerrillas discover large Russian training base in Luhansk region. Military Movement of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars ATESH announced this on Telegram. At this base, up to a thousand people are intensively trained every month to serve the aggressive interests of the enemy.
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Kyiv Post
kyivpost.com
Russians in Luhansk Dismantle Monuments to Victims of Holodomor
Russians in Luhansk Dismantle Monuments to Victims of Holodomor and the Great Famine of 1932-33. Decision was made by Russian-installed local deputies, supposedly following an appeal from dissatisfied residents. This follows the destruction of other places of memory, afterwhich the Russians set up memorial signs to the Russian military the invaders.
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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Border guards down Russian recon drone in Luhansk region
Border guards down Russian recon drone in Luhansk region. The Zala drone had been on a reconnaissance mission, spying on the positions of Ukraine's defense forces. The drone was destroyed with the help of an FPV drone by border guards from the Vengeance unit.
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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Luhansk border guards destroy UAV command post, enemy infantry
Fighters from the 3rd Border Detachment named after Colonel Yevhenii Pikus of Ukraine's Revenge Brigade have destroyed a UAV command post, enemy shelters and Russian infantrymen. Over the past month, the brigade's units have destroyed five ammunition depots, ten enemy positions, infantry concentration areas and a command post for UAVs and FPV drones.
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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Enemy shells Nevske in Luhansk region with artillery and drones
On 13 July, Russian troops attacked Nevske in the Luhansk region with artillery and drones. Head of the region noted that residents of occupied Kreminna are drowning in household waste. Children are sent to Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation to "rest"
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UkrInform
ukrinform.net
Occupiers do not remove garbage from massive landfills in Luhansk
Video cameras are being installed in the places of the largest accumulation of garbage. They will be monitored online and viewed to identify violators who create landfills. Head of Luhansk Regional Military District Administration, Artem Lysohor, reported this on Telegram.
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War in Syria
google.com
49°17'15.7"N 37°58'12.7"E · Kremins'kyi district, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
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South China Morning Post
scmp.com
Flats in Russian-held Luhansk to be given away to troops, migrant workers
Flats in Russian-held Luhansk to be given away to troops, migrant workers. Russian state employees are also being given homes abandoned by Ukrainians. Immigrants from Central Asia are mainly used as cheap labour by Russia.
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KHPG
khpg.org
Russia destroys monuments to Victims of Holodomor and Stalin’s Terror in occupied Luhansk
Russia destroys monuments to Victims of Holodomor and Stalins Terror in occupied Luhansk. Latest attack on Ukrainians memory of the man-made Famine of 1932-33 in Ukraine, and of Soviet repression.

Context

The situation in Luhansk reflects a complex interplay of demographics, social dynamics, and military considerations amid ongoing conflict. The region, historically part of Ukraine, has a significant population of ethnic Russians and Russian speakers, which has influenced local attitudes towards the Russian occupation. The Yellow Ribbon movement symbolizes resistance against this occupation, highlighting the social divide and the desire for Ukrainian sovereignty.

Economically, Luhansk has suffered due to the war, with infrastructure damage and a decline in local industries. The presence of a large Russian training base indicates a strategic military focus, as Russia seeks to bolster its forces in the region. The training of up to a thousand personnel monthly underscores the ongoing militarization and the potential for prolonged conflict.

Geographically, Luhansk's location near the Russian border facilitates military logistics for Russian forces, complicating Ukraine's defense efforts. The destruction of monuments to historical tragedies like the Holodomor reflects an attempt by occupying forces to reshape local narratives and erase Ukrainian identity, further exacerbating tensions.

National security is a pressing concern, as evidenced by the downing of reconnaissance drones and the destruction of enemy positions by Ukrainian forces. The involvement of guerrilla movements and local resistance highlights the resilience of Ukrainian society despite occupation. Additionally, the relocation of children to Russia for "rest" raises alarms about potential indoctrination and the long-term impact on the local population.

Overall, the situation in Luhansk is emblematic of broader geopolitical struggles, with significant implications for regional stability, national identity, and the future of Ukraine.