The governor of Ukraine's Luhansk, Serhiy Haidai, said via Telegram on Monday that Ukrainian forces had lost control of Metolkine village near Severodonetsk.

"Battles are taking place in many villages around Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. Unfortunately, we do not currently control Metolkine near the regional center," Haidai said.

Evacuations from the city of Lysychansk by military administration staff, police, rescuers and volunteers are ongoing, he added.