The Ukrainian army has denied that Russia has captured Toretsk, Ukrinform reported. Yesterday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that the city in Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, is now under the control of the country's armed forces, BTA reports.
However, last night, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry denied this claim. According to the statement, its fighters are defending Toretsk, receiving food and water via drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this morning about 10 Russian attacks near the city in the Bakhmut region yesterday, Ukrinform also reported.
A total of 123 military clashes were registered on Friday. The largest number of Russian attacks - 30 - were in the Pokrovskoye direction.