Ukraine: "Fierce Battle in Soledar Overnight... Difficult Phase"

Eastern Front Stronghold Faces Imminent Fall Threat

On the 13th (local time), Ukraine claimed that fierce battles are ongoing in Soledar on the eastern front, which Russia claims to have occupied, and asserted that it has not yet lost control of the area.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] On the 13th (local time), Ukraine claimed that fierce battles are ongoing in Soledar on the eastern front, which Russia claims to have occupied, and asserted that it has not yet lost control of the area.

According to major foreign media, Hanna Maliar, Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister, stated on Telegram that "the night in Soledar was intense, and the fighting continued."

She added, "The enemy is maintaining a strong offensive by deploying almost all their main forces towards the Donetsk direction, including Soledar," emphasizing, "This is a difficult phase of the war, but we will win without a doubt."

Soledar has recently become the site of the fiercest battles as Russia, unable to capture Bakhmut in eastern Donetsk for months, has concentrated its offensive here instead. Located midway along the main defensive line connecting southern Bakhmut and northern Siversk, it is currently analyzed that Russia controls most of this area.

If Russia secures this area, it could be the first significant victory since August last year. It may also enable the encirclement of Bakhmut as a gateway for the Donetsk offensive.

However, Russia has withheld announcing full control of the area. Ukraine also claims to be defending the region through intense fighting.

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