Border guards fought off the assault of Russian troops near Bakhmut throughout January 16, the press center of the State Border Guard Service reports..
" In addition, fire support was provided to our defenders by means of the command of the Defense Forces in this direction..
During the defensive battle, 12 occupiers were liquidated, 17 military of the Russian Federation were also injured.
Russian occupation troops continue to advance in the Bakhmut direction.
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Contrary to claims, Russian troops did not capture Soledar, much less cordon off Bakhmut, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are in Soledar and rebuff the Russian occupation forces.