Russia's army is trying to break Ukraine's defence in the eastern region from all directions, Luhansk leader Serhiy Haidai says.
Fighting is raging in the key city of Severodonetsk, which is now largely under the control of Russian troops.
Taking Severodonetsk would mean Russia controls almost all of Luhansk, in the eastern Donbas region.
On Wednesday Russia criticised US plans to send more advanced artillery systems to Ukraine, accusing Washington of "adding fuel to the fire"
President Joe Biden said the goal was to help Ukraine defend itself and Ukraine's President Zelensky said he had "no intention" of attacking Russia.
Ukraine's football team beat Scotland in Glasgow and will now play Wales for a place in the World Cup in Qatar.
The match had been originally planned for March but was postponed after Russia's invasion of the country.
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