Ukrainian internet users geolocated Prigozhin's claimed location to a real salt mine well within Russian lines, nowhere near Ukrainian positions, debunking the capture claim.
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Ukrainian internet users geolocated Prigozhin's claimed location to a real salt mine well within Russian lines, nowhere near Ukrainian positions, debunking the capture claim.
Wagner units have taken control of the whole territory of Soledar. A cauldron has been formed in the center of the city in which urban fighting is going on.
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:26.201Z
Source story: day-322a-2023-02-15