Ukrainian soldiers defended Vuhledar for over two years since August 2022, inflicting huge losses on Russian forces.
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Ukrainian soldiers heroically repelled the aggressor's attacks on Vuhledar for more than two years since August 2022.
August 2022 marked the beginning of the Russian offensive on Soledar. Rodia spent not four days but five weeks in Soledar
The Battle of Bakhmut was called the bloodiest since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the bloodiest infantry battle since World War II. Russian losses were estimated at 60,000 killed and wounded.
The city since August 2022 was defended by fighters of the 72nd Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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