The Russian Defence Ministry said the liberation of Soledar was completed on the evening of 12 January.
Russian defence ministry: the liberation of Soledar completed on the evening of 12 January
It is noted that the town is essential for the continuation of successful offensive operations.
According to the ministry, the taking of control of the town was made possible thanks to the fire of Ukrainian troops by aircraft, missile strikes and artillery.
Earlier RT reported that Ukrainian troops’ losses in the battle for Soledar might amount to 25,000 people.
According to RT, on the morning of 10 January, the AFU ground troops retreating from Soledar tried to break the encirclement, but failed to carry out the operation, as a result of which the Ukrainian troops lost around 200 people.
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