Field assessment conducted of behind-the-line defensive situation and terrain features in the Bakhmut and Soledar areas.
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Field assessment conducted of behind-the-line defensive situation and terrain features in the Bakhmut and Soledar areas.
Ukrainian forces had highly likely withdrawn from Soledar as of Jan 16, leaving Russian and Wagner forces in control
Ukrainian forces have set up new defensive positions to the west of Soledar
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:26.202Z
Source story: day-327-2023-02-16