It is reported from #Ukraine's troops on the ground, that Soledar has been fully captured by #Russia.
Russia advanced north west of the town by 600 metres to capture approx. 1 km2 of territory.
2/6 #Soledar Pt.2
They now are fighting on the outskirts of the village of #Sil.
#Russia has also advanced south west of Soledar towards #Blahodatne by 650 metres to capture approx. 0.45 km2 of land. Fighting has reached the eastern outskirts of the village.
#Russia has also advanced in the neighbouring village of #Opytne by 900 metres to capture approx. 1.25 km2 of land. They have controlled this village since 17th November 2022 and haven't moved since then.
There are reports that #Russia has completely taken over the village but these claims have not yet been confirmed. However, they have almost certainly reached the eastern outskirts and are fighting for control.
There are reports coming from both #Ukraine and #Russian telegram channels that the "Soledar Mine number 7" has been captured by the #Wagner group. It is unconfirmed as of now but we should get more information tomorrow.
In the north of the town, Russia advanced 1.2km to capture approx. 3.3 km2 of territory.
In the south-west of Soledar, #Russia also advanced by 150 metres to capture approx. 0.36 km2 of territory.
3/6 In Krasna Hora, a village south of #Soledar, #Russia is edging closer and closer to the village, however, #Ukraine is defending the whole area fiercely.