“Russia accuses Ukraine of launching a major attack in Soledar”

Over 1,000 soldiers and 40 tanks in what the Russians describe as an offensive operation, according to the ministry’s official news channel Zvezda.

The Russians say 26 attacks were repulsed along the 95 kilometer long front section, and that the Ukrainians were unable to break through the front. The information has not been confirmed by the Ukrainian side or independent sources.