Ukrainian forces continue to hold defense in Soledar and its outskirts – Eastern Grouping Spokesperson

Ukrainian forces continue to hold defense in Soledar and its outskirts – Eastern Grouping Spokesperson

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Ukrainian forces continue to hold the defense of Soledar and, thus, it cannot be considered Russian-captured. The enemy is now focusing efforts on the Bakhmut direction.

The relevant statement was made by Spokesperson for the Eastern Grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhii Cherevatyi during a nationwide telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Eastern Ukraine is remaining the main target of the aggressor’s attack. The enemy focused the main efforts on the Bakhmut direction, especially near Soledar, where battles are raging. Ukrainian units continue holding the defense in the city itself and its outskirts,” Cherevatyi told.

In his words, Soledar cannot be considered Russian-captured, as battles for the city are still underway.

“Our Armed Forces are making every effort to make them [enemy troops – Ed.] pay an incredible price for every inch they are trying to move over,” Cherevatyi added.

A reminder that, on January 15, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks near 16 settlements in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

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