Battle of Popasna
| Battle of Popasna | |||||||||
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| Part of the eastern front of the Russian invasion of Ukraine | |||||||||
Frontline situation in Popasna as of 7 May 2022 (data from Liveuamap) | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
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Russia Luhansk People's Republic | Ukraine | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Aleksandr Lapin Roman Kutuzov Leonid Pasechnik |
Valerii Zaluzhnyi Oleh Mikats Roman Mamavko | ||||||||
| Units involved | |||||||||
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| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown |
Russian claim: ~ 1/3 of the 24th Mechanized Brigade personnel lost | ||||||||
In mid-April 2022, a military engagement began in Popasna between Ukrainian and Russian forces. On 7 May, the city came under Russian control.