Russia claims capture of Soledar after Wagner claim; Ukraine says fighting continues
Disputedon credible origins that conflict: 0 distinct origins, 0 tied to no party.
Russia's defence ministry said on 13 January that the 'liberation' of Soledar, a salt-mining town north of Bakhmut in Donetsk oblast, was completed the previous evening. Wagner group owner Yevgeny Prigozhin had claimed the town on 10 and 11 January, which the Kremlin did not confirm at the time. Serhiy Cherevatyi, a spokesman for Ukraine's eastern forces, told AFP severe fighting was still under way. The rival Russian claims exposed a rift between the defence ministry and Wagner.
- When
- 13 January 2023
- Where
- Soledar, Ukraine (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- territorial change · military
- Acting party
- Ministry of Defence of Russia, Wagner Group
- Against
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Attribution
- Attribution contested. Russia and Wagner claimed control; Ukraine denied it on 13 January.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Origin of the claim CBS News
- Contradicts CBS News
- Origin of the claim Al Jazeera
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | disputed | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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