Ukrainian Armed Forces withdraw from Siversk

The Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from SiverskayaThe main fighting is shifting towards Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. BBC

Donetsk region, Ukraine - The Ukrainian armed forces withdrew from Siversk, losing the ability to cover the eastern approaches to Sloviansk і Kramatorsk, The BBC reports, citing military sources.

Enemy tactics

According to the Ukrainian military, Russian units tried to get into Siversk for a long time, using Fog and difficult weather conditions, as well as accumulated strength in residential development, This made it difficult to defend the city.

Current tasks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Currently, the key tasks of the Ukrainian army are restraining the enemy's advance towards Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, which remain strategically important defence hubs in Donetsk region.

Context.

Siversk has long been one of the strongholds in the eastern sector. The regrouping of Ukrainian forces is taking place amid intense fighting and is aimed at preservation of personnel and stabilisation of the defence line.