Ukraine faces retreat from eastern town

Ukrainian officials say their forces may need to retreat from the last territory they hold in the Luhansk region, to avoid becoming encircled by Russian forces. The governor, Serhiy Haidai, said Russian troops had now entered the city of Severodonetsk. We hear from an official in the defence ministry who insists the Ukrainian side is being pounded but they will resist as long as they can.

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(Photo: A view shows a Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopter flying over the town in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict in Popasna in the Luhansk region. CREDIT: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko)