Ukrainian army withdraws from Siversk

While diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine Warcontinue, clashes between theparties persist.The fighting continues.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Ukrainian army has withdrawn from the city of Siversk in the Donetskregion. In a statement issued by theGeneral Staff, it was announced thatThestatement noted that the withdrawal decisionwas made to ensure the safetyof the soldiersand to preserve resources, adding that "The occupiers have made progress thanks to their numerical superiority and the relentless pressure from their small assault groupsduring adverse weather conditions."

The statement noted that the Ukrainian army's attacks against Russian elements in the city are continuing, while it was claimed that heavy losses were inflicted on the opposing side during the withdrawal process. The Ukrainian General StafThe General Staff announced that the logistics of the Russian elements stationed in the city have been restricted and that all measures have been takento ensure that Russiadoes not makeanyfurther progress on the front.

Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, approximately10 thousand pIt is believed that the city of Siversk, which has a population, plays amajorrole in the defense of theDonetskregion.Siverskis considered part of Ukraine'sso-called "fortress belt."It is known to be located approximately 40 kilometers from the city of Sloviansk, which lies in the north of the region. The city is known to be approximately 40 kilometers away from Sloviansk.