Ukrainian defense forces have retreated from Siversk to preserve the lives of soldiers, but the city remains under the fire control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the General Staff of Ukraine.

Ukrainian defense forces have retreated from Siversk to preserve the lives of soldiers, but the city remains under the fire control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the General Staff of Ukraine.

@varlamov_news 23 Dec 2025, 15:55

The Ukrainian General Staff reported that the army has withdrawn from Severodonetsk to preserve the lives of soldiers and the combat capability of units, while the city remains under the fire control of Ukrainian forces.

@meduzalive 23 Dec 2025, 15:43

In the Sumy region, the retreat of 10 thousand Ukrainian soldiers has been recorded amid the advance of Russian troops, which have moved 5.5 km forward. Local authorities have started evacuating residents and repurposing villages for defensive positions.

@mash 23 Dec 2025, 06:30