Comparison of satellite images show the destruction caused by fighting with Russian forces on Ukraine's eastern frontline.
If pro-Russian forces succeed in taking Soledar, it would be a stepping stone in Moscow's thrust to capture Ukraine's eastern Donbas industrial region. The town would be a base to attack the nearby city of Bakhmut, which has held out for months and is a supply line hub for eastern Ukraine.
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