**Residents of Sievierodonetsk Struggle with Cold Temperatures**
Many people in Sievierodonetsk are still shivering through the winter because there’s not enough heat available. Some districts have minimal heat, while others have none at all.
**Forced Mobilization Efforts Intensify**
The Russian-backed authorities in Luhansk Oblast are now forcing young people to join the military. The head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Artem Lysogor, says this is happening because the Russians want to recruit more soldiers for their army.
**Human Rights Situation Critical**
Almost all of Luhansk Oblast remains under Russian occupation. This has led to a critical human rights situation, with many cases of torture, arbitrary detention, and suppression of dissent reported. The UN and other organizations have documented these abuses.
**Residents of Siverskodonetsk Lack Heat for Third Winter**
The city of Siverskodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast is struggling without full centralized heating for the third winter. The Russian occupation authorities promised to fix this problem, but they haven’t kept their word. Some neighborhoods are still without heat, and radiators are barely warm.
**Residents Left to Freeze**
Many residents are left without assistance from the Russian occupation authorities. Frequent pipe breaks have made the situation even more difficult. Emergency repair teams can’t respond quickly enough, leaving many people in the cold.
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