Fierce Battles Erupt on Selydove's Streets Amid Russian Advance

Russian forces and Ukrainian troops are engaged in intense street battles in the town of Selydove, part of Russia's larger push to control the Donbas region. Despite advances from Ukraine, Russian forces have increased their territorial control and now surround several key towns, forcing Ukrainian units to retreat.

On the outskirts of Selydove in eastern Ukraine, fierce street-to-street battles rage between Russian forces and Ukrainian troops, as Moscow intensifies its fight for control over the Donbas region. Pro-Russian bloggers report that Russian advancements have quickened since early 2022, even as Ukrainian forces reclaim areas.

Moscow's recent focus has been the Donbas region, with Russian forces surrounding and steadily squeezing key towns until Ukrainian troops withdraw. Blogger Yuri Podolyaka claims the assault on Selydove has escalated. The Russian Defense Ministry and Kyiv haven't commented on these developments.

Holding control over 80% of Donbas, Russian forces aim to secure the strategic towns of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. As the conflict enters a precarious phase, NATO remains apprehensive about Ukraine's push for membership, a stance Moscow strongly opposes.

(With inputs from agencies.)