Russia is attacking in force a city that seems to be very important for the defense line that Ukraine has on the southern front at the moment, some of the best trained mercenaries Wagner being sent to Soledar to conquer the city, he being almost destroyed by the attacks launched up to this moment.
Russia is constantly launching very strong attacks in several areas of Ukraine at the moment, and this is because it wants to conquer several cities that, until now, have heroically resisted the numerous bombings, and not only that, but considering the large number of troops and military equipment sent, it remains to be seen what and how long it will last.
“Soledar 'virtually destroyed', Russia deploys most trained Wagner mercenaries in the area. Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern Military Command, said Soledar, Donetsk Region, which has long been the target of Russia's offensive, is "virtually destroyed".
According to Cherevatyi, Russian troops recently tried to find a weakness in Ukraine's defenses. Russia launches 'heavy attack' on Soledar, fierce fighting continues.
After an unsuccessful attempt to capture Soledar, Russian troops changed tactics and launched another major assault, Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar reported."
⚡️Ukraine's military: Soledar 'practically destroyed,' Russia deploys the most trained Wagner mercenaries in the area.
Serhii Cherevatyi, Eastern Military Command spokesman, said Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, which has long been a target of Russia's offensive, is "practically destroyed."
- The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) January 9, 2023
