In

, Donetsk region, heavy fighting with the Russian occupiers continues.

The Russian army does not control the city.

The enemy suffers heavy losses.

This was announced by the spokesman of the Eastern Group of Forces, Serhiy Cherevaty, on the air of the telethon on January 7.

"Heavy bloody battles are going on there (in Soledar Ed.)," the spokesman said.

Since the beginning of this day alone, there have been 76 shellings and 10 combat clashes.

According to him, the Ukrainian defenders are trying to equalize the tactical position, as well as inflict maximum losses on the Russians in terms of personnel and equipment.

"We are doing everything to preserve our forces. Soledar is not under the control of the Russian Federation. Their tactics have not changed: massive attacks by infantry that advance continuously, step by step they made small advances," - said Cherevy.

The spokesman of the Armed Forces also stated that Bakhmut also remains under the control of Ukrainian soldiers, but the intensity of the fighting has not decreased.

We will remind, military expert Roman

, as evidenced by their movement.

The occupiers will begin assault attempts immediately after Christmas.

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