Russian forces swarmed into the Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk on Monday, bombing an area sheltering hundreds of civilians and mirroring the horror Mariupol assault.
Moscow’s troops now control about 70% of the key city and are trying to cut off around 500 locals sheltering in an industrial complex - just like Mariupol.
The assault on the ruined Luhanks city - whose toppling will mark a major Russian victory - underlined a desperate race for western weapons to get to Ukraine’s frontline.
