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Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the embattled eastern town of Siversk, as Russia continues its steady – albeit slow – advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it acted “to preserve the lives of our soldiers and the combat capability of units”, adding that Russian forces had a “significant advantage in manpower”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The capture of Siversk brings Russia closer to the last remaining “fortress belt” cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk still in Ukrainian hands in the industrial Donetsk region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier in the day, officials said three people – including a young child – were killed in massive overnight Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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