Russia’s top general Valery Gerasimov said Tuesday that Russian forces have captured more than 1,700 square kilometres of territory in Ukraine so far this year.⁣ ⁣ Speaking on state television, Gerasimov said 80 settlements had come under Russian control and claimed the “full liberation” of the Luhansk region.⁣ The claims could not be independently verified.⁣ ⁣ #Russia #Ukraine #War #Luhansk #BreakingNews