Russian forces capture Siversk town as Ukrainian troops withdraw

The Ukrainian military has withdrawn from the town of Siversk in the eastern Donetsk region after heavy fighting with Russian forces, citing Russian troops’ significant advantage in manpower and equipment. Despite heavy losses inflicted on Russian forces, the decision was made to preserve Ukrainian soldiers’ lives and combat capability. Russian forces have occupied Siversk and a village in Ukraine’s Sumy region, with ongoing fierce fighting in the region as part of Russia’s territorial demands. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has stated that the US is pushing for a ceasefire and withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the Donetsk region to establish a “free economic zone”.

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