The forces of defense disrupted the plan of the Russians to capture Soledar until the New Year - the General of the Armed Forces

According to him, the command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation set the task of its servicemen by December 26 to seize the soledar and surround the front -line Bakhmut. The forces of Ukraine's defense, according to Alexander Sirsky, managed to violate all the plans of the invaders who have the advantage in personnel and combat equipment.

At the same time, according to the Colonel-General of the Armed Forces, in the Donbass there is a creeping offensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, which are trying to establish control over the entire territory of Donetsk region. "We managed to disrupt the plans of the enemy. At the same time, the enemy did not refuse to go to the borders of Donetsk region. The next grouping of the enemy's troops continues the creeping offensive in Donetsk region.

The numerous assaults of our positions continued even on New Year's Eve, and for the first three days of the new year the intensity of combat The actions gradually grew, " - continued Syrsky, commenting on the situation on the forefront. According to the topofizer, the irreversible losses of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, despite the advantage in weapons and personnel, are several times higher than the Armed Forces.

It should be noted that the military intelligence of the UK Ministry of Defense in its report dated January 3 has questioned the fact that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation would be able to capture Bakhmut in the near future. According to the department, Ukraine has recently transferred a significant reinforcement to this front of the front, so that the city remains under the control of the Armed Forces.