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Ukrainians Repel Russian Assaults, Stalling Lyman Occupation Plans

1/5/2026

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Viktor Trehubov, military spokesman, says Russian forces struggle to infiltrate Lyman.
Despite gains late last year, Ukrainian forces have countered effectively, encircling and eliminating many Russian troops.
Trehubov says Russia aims to occupy Lyman by February, but assaults are repelled.
Russian losses reportedly exceed 1,000 soldiers in recent offensives near the Oskil River, while Ukrainian forces liberated key areas and trapped remaining Russians.

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Viktor Trehubov, military spokesman, says Russian forces struggle to infiltrate Lyman.
Despite gains late last year, Ukrainian forces have countered effectively, encircling and eliminating many Russian troops.
Trehubov says Russia aims to occupy Lyman by February, but assaults are repelled.
Russian losses reportedly exceed 1,000 soldiers in recent offensives near the Oskil River, while Ukrainian forces liberated key areas and trapped remaining Russians.