Ukraine has denied Moscow's claim that Russian forces have captured the salt-mining town of Soledar, a key focal point of Vladimir Putin 's invasion as he desperately presses for his first victory in months.Russia's Defense Ministry said Friday that Soledar was captured on Thursday night, after a Ukrainian official earlier admitted their forces had faced 'high intensity' battles for the town. Kyiv officials denied this, saying 'severe' fighting is on-going.Despite Moscow focusing vast resources on capturing Soledar, analysts have said it offers little tactical benefit to the invaders for their overall goal of taking Bakhmut.
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