"The enemy has made a statement regarding the capture of the settlement of Novoegorovka in Luhansk region. As "evidence," the occupiers released a video allegedly recorded in the area of responsibility of the 3rd Assault Brigade. We report: this statement and all news about the capture of the village are yet another fake from Russian propaganda aimed at creating the illusion of success for the RF at the frontlines of our brigade. The video filmed by the occupiers actually shows the settlement of Kovalevka, which they themselves destroyed," the post states.
Ukrainian military officials noted that the commander of the 20th Guards Army of the RF "captured Novoegorovka only on paper" and is "actively erasing his units against the defense of the 3rd Assault Brigade."
"As of now, Novoegorovka remains under the control of the brigade," emphasized the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of Novoegorovka on January 20.
Kovalevka is located 4 km east of Novoegorovka.