'We control practically the whole city': Ukrainian Forces share updates on fighting in Chasiv Yar
Illustrative photo: Ukrainian Armed Forces hold the defense in Chasiv Yar (Getty Images)
Ukrainian defenders control almost the entire city of Chasiv Yar. Meanwhile, the Russian troops are attempting to cross the Siverskyi Donets-Donbas canal in the city's eastern part, states the spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group of Troops, Viktor Trehubov, during the national telethon live broadcast.
"The situation there is relatively stable in terms of intensity. The Russians have entrenched themselves in the outskirts beyond the Siverskyi Donets-Donbas canal. Ukrainians control practically the whole city and are repelling attacks, while the Russians are attempting, first, to cross the canal and, second, to attack the well-known refractory materials plant," Trehubov said.
Photo: map of combat operations in Chasiv Yar (deepstatemap.live)
He clarified that although the intensity of the fighting remains unchanged, the enemy's capabilities in this direction are "somewhat limited."
Trehubov also noted that intense battles have been ongoing in Toretsk for several weeks. The Russian forces are bogged down there and are trying to find a way out of the situation. However, the situation remains challenging for both the Russian army and Ukrainian defenders.
According to the spokesperson, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,029 soldiers, and destroyed 4 tanks, 12 armored vehicles, and other enemy weapons and equipment in the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group of Troops within the past day.
Situation in Chasiv Yar
On January 2, it became known that Russian troops attempted to storm Ukrainian military positions in Chasiv Yar actively.
In the process, some Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the city were destroyed by enemy strikes.
