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Russian Troops Seize Voehledar in Donetsk Province as Putin Takes Revenge

Russian Troops Seize Voehledar in Donetsk Province as Putin Takes Revenge
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World October 3, 2024 08:20

donetsk, ukraine - Russian troops have captured Voehledar, a town in the Donetsk province, significantly impacting Ukraine's defense strategy and complicating the situation in the region.

Russian troops have seized Voehledar, a town in the Donetsk province, impacting Ukraine's defense strategy. Once a bustling town of 14,000 people, now only approximately a hundred remain. Voehledar, known as Oegledar to the Russians, has been heavily damaged. The Ukrainian military has been ordered to withdraw from the town in the Donbas region to prevent further encirclement and potential bloodshed.

Russia had been blockading the town for months, cutting off supply routes and making it increasingly difficult for Ukrainian forces to sustain themselves. Facing a harsh winter ahead, the Ukrainian command decided to retreat to spare the exhausted soldiers. This move comes as Ukraine claims it is winning the conflict, despite the loss of Voehledar seen by foreign defense experts as a significant setback. Russia's capture of multiple Ukrainian villages and towns over the summer indicates a shift in momentum in the conflict.

Strategically located, Voehledar serves as a crucial high-ground defensive position in the region, making it challenging for Ukraine to defend the southern Donbas. Additionally, the town holds symbolic significance due to past conflicts. Back in the spring of 2023, Ukrainian forces inflicted heavy casualties on Russian troops, leading Putin to retaliate now by capturing Voehledar. The city was fortified with minefields and anti-tank defenses, remaining a hotbed of conflict despite efforts to secure it.

Voehledar is located in Donetsk, one of the four Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia. Alongside Loehansk, Cherson, and Zaporizja, Donetsk remains a key target for Moscow. The logistical hub Pokrovsk, located 80 kilometers from Voehledar, is the next strategic objective for Russian forces.

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