Russians searching for ATO participants in Luhansk region

Artem Lysohor, Chief of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"In Aidar (formerly Novskov), raids continue. Three exits from the settlement remain blocked. Occupiers are lining up vehicles and checking locals and visitors against a list they have on hand. They are now not just searching for participants of the ATO/JFO [Anti-Terrorist eration/Joint Forces eration] but also their relatives, even distant ones," Lysohor stated on Telegram.

He explained that these raids are likely tied to Russian security forces needing to show results by the end of the year, aiming to boost performance metrics.

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As reported earlier, commanders of a tank regiment in the Russian armed forces are demanding over 50% of payments from forcibly mobilized individuals in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk.