Russia announces alleged capture of Ukrainian town of Soledar

CNN translation: Igor Konashenkov, Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson: "On the evening of January 12, the liberation of the city of Soledar, which is important for the continuation of successful offensive operations in the Donetsk region, was completed. Establishing full control over Soledar makes it possible to cut off the supply routes for Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut and then block and take into the "cauldron" the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine remaining in it."