Confirmed the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Soledar

KYIV, 25 january (Reuters) – Ukraine of the troops on Wednesday of Ukraine confirmed its retreat from Soledar in the east, nearly two weeks after Russian troops said they had captured the small salt-mining town.

“Suspilne” state television military Spokesman Serhiy Cherevatyi said:Military The Defense Forces withdrew from Soledar to protect the lives of the crew.

His words Russia that his forces captured Soledar in the Donetsk region of Ukraine was the first confirmation.

“(Our forces) fulfilled their main task: they did not allow the enemy to penetrate systematically in the direction of Donetsk,” Cherevatyi said.

According to him, of Ukraine The defense line in Soledar occupied Ukraine 11 months ago Russia prevented his forces from moving to his rear lines.

Cherevatyi said that during fierce battles Ukraine his forces were never besieged in Soledar, and no Ukrainian military captive not taken.

Before the war 10Soledar, with a population of .000, became the focus of Russian attacks for several weeks in early January, with fierce fighting for control.

By Max Hunder report; Edited by Tom Balmforth and Timothy Heritage

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2023-01-25 16:54:36
Source – reuters

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