Russia-Ukraine updates: Fighting rages in centre of Soledar

Wagner, the Russian mercenary group, claims the Ukrainian town is under its control but says ‘urban battles’ are still ongoing.

Damaged building.
People walk past a damaged part of an house after what Russian officials in Donetsk said it was a shelling by Ukrainian forces, in Russian-controlled Donetsk region [AP Photo]
By Virginia Pietromarchi and Edna Mohamed
Published On 11 Jan 2023

This live blog is now closed. Thank you for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war for Wednesday, January 11: