Russia claims its forces have taken Soledar after weeks of fierce fighting
Russia said Friday its forces had taken the small town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine following weeks of fierce fighting, in what would be Moscow’s first notable victory in months, although Ukraine denied the claim. The capture of Soledar would represent a symbolic if not an especially strategic win for Putin after a long string …
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Egypt Independent
January 15, 2023
Russia says it has taken control of Soledar as Ukraine denies it has lost the bloody battle that’s devastated the eastern salt-mining town. Russian forces captured the town, long the … Continued
Ukraine says its troops are holding out against a massive onslaught of Russian artillery in the salt-mining town of Soledar in the east, with drone footage showing utter devastation there … Continued
