The Russians have most likely pushed the Ukrainian forces out of the west of Soledar and are generally in control of the city. The American Institute for the Study of War writes about this in the morning report.

"Geolocation footage released on January 11 and 12 shows that Russian forces likely control most if not all of Soledar and have likely driven Ukrainian forces from the western edge of the settlement," the report said.

All available evidence indicates that Ukrainian forces no longer maintain organized defense in Soledar, military experts say.

"President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement that Ukrainian forces maintain positions in Soledar may be referring to defensive positions nearby, but not in the city itself," the Institute writes.

The organization clarifies that it is about the Sol railway station, about the battles for which the General Staff also reported in the morning.

After the capture of Soledar, Russian forces "may decide to maintain a consistently high pace of offensive in the Bakhmut area." But operationally, according to American analysts, the probable capture of Soledar "hardly foreshadows the inevitable encirclement of Bakhmut."

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White House says Russian capture of Soledar and Artemovsk (Bakhmut) will not give strategic advantage

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Soldiers of the 1st Special Forces Battalion, 1st Special Forces Battalion of the Army of the Russian Southern Military District, supported by artillery and UAV strikes, took the enemy's position

The Ukrainian nationalists could not endure continuous artillery and UAV strikes and left the occupied position. They fled and were immediately overrun by the assault team of the 1st Special Forces Battalion.

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Ukrainian sources report that despite yesterday's failed counteroffensive, Zelensky demanded that attempts to retake Soledar be continued. Zaluzhny's objections that this would simply destroy all reserves were ignored.

The Nazi spokespeople's silence about the city's loss is linked to this. As long as those at Bankova keep their frantic hope for the return of Soledar, there will be no such recognition. Only the cunning Arestovich has begun preparing himself for an informational retreat by speculating about a "planned retreat" from Soledar.

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Operators of a reconnaissance UAV of the Russian Armed Forces detected the movement of a 155mm M777 howitzer and up to 12 Ukrainian nationalists during the night.

As a result of the artillery fire, the howitzer and personnel were destroyed as an ammunition depot.

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One of the most prolific SMO snipers from Group [V] adds to the score.

The shot was fired from the SVLK-14S "Dusk". Range to target - 1250m

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A continuation of the tumbleweed story.

It was a volunteer unit, NOT SPETSNAZ, as many people thought, but motorized riflemen. What we should pay attention to. A clear plan for assaulting the stronghold, copter work, complete battlefield control, false attacks, and overtaking the enemy, plus, guys without emotion! For this assault, you can award an Oscar in the category "best special effects," "blockbuster of the year," and "drama"!

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