All significant routes to and from the Ukrainian city of Lysychansk have been taken under control by the troops from Russia and the "Luhansk People's Republic (LPR)," RIA news agency reported on Thursday, citing Rodion Miroshnik, LPR's representative to Russia.

The official also claimed they have gained the full control of Lysychansk oil refinery, the second-largest oil refinery in the country.

Kyiv did not immediately respond to the claims.