Ukraine says fighting to hold Soledar, but situation ‘difficult’
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine said Thursday its forces were fighting to retain control of Soledar, a town in the eastern Donetsk region, but the situation remained “difficult.”
“The fiercest and heaviest fighting is continuing today in the area of Soledar,” Deputy Defence Minister Ganna Malyar told reporters.
“Despite the difficult situation, Ukrainian soldiers are fighting stubbornly,” she added.
Russian mercenary group Wagner claimed earlier this week its forces had captured Sol
