Zelenskyy reveals what units defend Bakhmut and Soledar
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that servicemen from the International Legion and the Shaman unit, among others, are the ones defending Bakhmut. He has also thanked the Kraken unit for causing Russian losses near Soledar.
Source: President Zelenskyy’s nightly video address
Quote: "I thank the fighters from the Kraken unit for their decisive actions to destroy the enemy near Soledar! Thanks to the soldiers from the International Legion of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense and the Shaman unit, who are bravely defending Bakhmut!"
Details: Zelenskyy emphasised that heavy fighting for Donbas, including for Soledar, Bakhmut and Kreminna, is ongoing.
Background:
- The Russian Defence Ministry has made an official statement about the capture of the city of Soledar in Donetsk Oblast.
- On the evening of 13 January, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the battle for Soledar is ongoing.
- Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised two brigades that are holding positions in Soledar and causing Russians significant losses.
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