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Newshour: 01/10/2022 12:06 GMT: Ukraine forces ‘completely surround’ Russian-held town

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Ukraine: Russian troops encircled in strategic tow of Lyman

01/10/2022 12:06 GMT

01/10/2022 12:06 GMT: Ukraine forces ‘completely surround’ Russian-held town

Ukraine forces ‘completely surround’ Russian-held town

BBC World Service - Newshour, Ukraine forces ‘completely surround’ Russian-held town

Capture of Lyman could be a major new setback for Russia to seize all of Donbas region

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The Ukrainian military says it has encircled Russian forces in the strategic eastern town of Lyman, in the Donetsk region. Video posted by President Zelensky's chief of staff showed soldiers waving a Ukrainian flag near a welcome sign on the town's outskirts. 

Also in the programme: We have a report from Tunisia where the cost of living is soaring; and after 2 years of political chaos - what's next for Bulgaria ahead of fresh elections?

(Photo: Video posted by President Zelensky's chief of staff showed soldiers waving a Ukrainian flag near a welcome sign on the town's outskirts.)

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