Russia has not paused its Donbas offensive, says Ukraine official

Luhansk head says Russian forces still trying to advance after capturing most of neighbouring region

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Russia is continuing its offensive into Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region after capturing almost the entire neighbouring Luhansk region, according to the head of Ukraine-controlled Luhansk's regional civil administration.

Serhiy Haidai told Ukraine's United News he did not agree with recent western assessments that Russia had paused its offensive and was resting to regroup. The Institute of Study of War, a Washington-based thinktank, and British military intelligence have both said in recent days that Russian forces are resting and taking time to reposition themselves for the next offensive.