Defense forces confirm withdrawal from Vuhledar

Ukrainian defense forces withdrew from Vuhledar, Donetsk region. The goal was to save personnel and military equipment.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops on Telegram.

According to the Khortytsia JTF, having suffered heavy losses as a result of prolonged fighting, the enemy did not give up trying to capture Vuhledar.

“In an attempt to take control of the city at any cost, he managed to send reserves to conduct flanking attacks that depleted the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As a result of the enemy's actions, there was a threat of encirclement of the city,” the statement said.

To save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and equipment, the command authorized the withdrawal of forces from Vuhledar.

“The High Command has authorized a maneuver to withdraw units from Vuhledar in order to save personnel and military equipment, and to take up a position for further actions,” the Defense Forces said.

Author - Olena Madiak, 02/10/2024