15 minutes agoRussia claims to have taken control of Soledar, the city of the salt mine
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Russia says it has taken control of the Ukrainian salt mine town of Soledar, following a several-month battle, calling it a key “ ” step for its offensive. The victory will allow Russian troops to disrupt Ukraine's supply routes in the town of Bakhmut, the defence ministry said, the BBC reports, Pryscopi conveys. More [...]
The victory will allow Russian troops to disrupt Ukraine's supply routes in the town of Bakhmut, the defence ministry said, the BBC reports, Pryscopi conveys.
Earlier, Ukraine said its forces were still fighting and there had been active battles at night.
Fighting over Soledari has been one of the bloodiest of the war.
The city's importance for the Russian Army is opposed by military analysts, but the capture of Soledari is likely to be hailed as a victory after months of failures and obstacles in Russia's 10-month war./Periscopi/
