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Ukrainian troops pull out of eastern town amid heavy Russian assault

 23.12.2025, 19:53
The retreat puts Russian forces closer to Sloviansk, a northern anchor of Ukraine’s so-called ‘fortress belt.’
The retreat from Siversk puts Russian forces closer to Sloviansk, a northern anchor of Ukraine’s so-called ‘fortress belt.’ Photo:Getty Images/ Anadolu / Contributor

The retreat puts Russian forces closer to Sloviansk, a northern anchor of Ukraine’s so-called ‘fortress belt.’