10/ But south of Bakhmut, the Ukrainian situation is becoming more complicated. I had announced the locality of Klichiivka as Russian based on an ISWCR, it remains Ukrainian. However, its link to the north with Bakhmut is cut and the Russians have advanced up to the
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Progress toward Bakhmut and enemy advances to the East and Northeast
9/ Finally, supporting advances toward Bakhmut. At Bakhmut itself, the Russians have also advanced slightly: a champagne factory to the northeast, a few blocks of residential areas to the east, but not to the south where they remain halted at Optyne.
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Russians advance south of Soledar, threatening Krasna Hora
South of Soledar, the Russians have taken Pidhorodne, which was still contested last week. This elevated position over Soledar allows them to: advance toward Krasna Hora, now under attack from three sides; threaten the west and the village of Skovoridka;
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Russian advance north of Soledar toward Siversk
North of Soledar, Russian forces are pushing from Yakovlivka toward the villages of Vesele and Rozdolivka, from Berestove westward, and around Spirne. These efforts are converging toward Siversk, which remains out of reach.
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Russians advance toward Blahodatne and Krasna Hora
Since the south of Soledar, the Russians would be pushing toward Blahodatne to the west (Highway T 513 between Bakhmut and Siversk is under their fire), and toward the village of Krasna Hora, where Ukrainian forces have been resisting for three days.
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Ukrainians struggle in Soledar despite Russian gains
Their advance has taken the entire center and nearly the entire salt mine, covering at least 90% of the city. Ukrainians are reportedly still near mine shaft No. 7 and Sil station remains contested. Despite this, Ukraine's position appears very precarious.
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Northern front stability and clashes near Kreminna
2/ On the northern part of the front, stability prevails. The Ukrainians have partly taken the village of Novoseliske. Ongoing clashes west of Kreminna, with no notable advances.
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Weekly Update #45: Ukraine War Developments
Weekly Update #45 for January 15, 2023 (Ukraine War) This week was marked by the fall of Soledar on the frontline, the delivery of Western aid to Ukraine, and the appointment of Gerasimov as head of Russian forces. Here’s a detailed rundown (link at the end).
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Aggressor only yields to force
The aggressor cannot be appeased. He will never lose his appetite. He can only be stopped by force. #ArmUkraineNow
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Our troops withdraw from Soledar districts
On January 10, our troops, facing the threat of encirclement and heavy fighting, were forced to retreat from the residential areas of Soledar.