“The divisions of PMC Wagner took control of the entire territory of Soledar. A cauldron has been formed in the center of the city, in which urban battles are being fought. The number of prisoners will be announced tomorrow,” Prigozhin said.

“Once again, I want to emphasize that no units except for the fighters of the Wagner PMC took part in the assault on Soledar,” he added.

Soledar is a city in Bakhukmut Raion, which is located in Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine. The city lies 18 km (11 mi) from Bakhmut. (ILKHA)