Russia does not capture Serebrianka and Dronivka, Ukraine's Air Assault Forces say

Ukraine's Air Assault Forces have denied reports that Russian troops have captured the settlements of Serebrianka and Dronivka in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: a statement comes of the communications unit of the 81st Separate Airmobile Slobozhanska Brigade of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Quote: "Information being spread by certain information resources about the alleged capture by the enemy of the settlements of Serebrianka and Dronivka is not true.

As of now, the defence forces of Ukraine hold positions within the specified settlements and on the adjacent lines."

Details: The brigade said that Russian forces, after intense fire with artillery of various calibres and drones, use terrain, forest belts and dense tree lines to infiltrate gaps between positions.

It also said that Russian troops have disguised themselves as local residents. Their actions are described as local assaults and sabotage and reconnaissance activity.

Quote: "For logistical support and to cover advance routes, the enemy uses the barrier line of the Siverskyi Donets river.

All detected attempts by the enemy to advance or entrench are thwarted by firepower and counter-actions by Ukrainian units."

Background: On 16 December, DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, reported that Russian forces have captured Serebrianka in Donetsk Oblast and advanced near four other settlements.

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