Donetsk governor says 559 civilians could not be evacuated, while Ukraine claims troops are ‘holding on’ to city
Photograph: State Border Guard Service Of Ukraine/ReutersPhotograph: State Border Guard Service Of Ukraine/ReutersHundreds of civilians remain trapped in Soledar,has said, as bloody fighting continues over control of the largely destroyed salt mining town in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine said on Thursday its troops were “holding on” as fighting continued in Soledar, dismissing claims made by the Russian mercenary group Wagner that its forces had taken control of the town.Hundreds of civilians trapped in Soledar, says Ukraine, as fierce fighting continues – video report When asked about Prigozhin’s victory claims, Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, told journalists: “Let’s not rush, let’s wait for official statements. There is a positive dynamic in progress.”In its daily military briefing on Thursday, the Russian defence ministry did not mention developments surrounding Soledar.
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