Ukrainian forces are fighting to retain control of Soledar in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the regional governor said, contradicting Russian claims that Moscow's forces had captured the small town.
KYIV - Ukrainian forces are fighting to retain control of Soledar in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the regional governor said on Saturday, contradicting Russian claims that Moscow's forces had captured the small town.
"Soledar remains under control of our military, though there is street fighting and also fighting outside of the city because the enemy is trying to advance in several directions. The enemy is incurring huge losses," Kyrylenko said in a video posted on the Telegram app.For days Soledar, a small salt-mining town, has been the focus of a Russian assault.
Kyrylenko said the front line was under constant shelling, with the Ukrainian military command working "to stabilise the situation, reduce losses and preserve the lives of our boys".
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