Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Vuhledar Amid Encirclement Threat

Oct 2, 2024, 10:02 AM

Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the city of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, according to military announcements. The higher command authorized the maneuver to withdraw units from Vuhledar "in order to preserve personnel and military equipment" and "to take up positions for further actions," stated OSUV "Khortytsia." The decision comes after two years of defending the city, during which Ukrainian troops were outgunned 10:1. The move was made amid a threat of encirclement.