Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:04pm on 02 Oct 2024,Wednesday International
Russian troops have taken full control of Vuhledar, an eastern Ukrainian city they have sought to capture since Moscow's invasion began in 2022. Ukraine's military command has confirmed the withdrawal of its troops to avoid encirclement. Recent reports indicate that many Ukrainian soldiers faced significant casualties while attempting to evacuate, with one soldier stating, “You either die or retreat.” As of Tuesday, only about 100 civilians remained in Vuhledar from a pre-war population of 14,000. The situation in the city deteriorated rapidly as Russian forces successfully cut off the last supply routes.
