The Ukrainian military has announced its withdrawal from the city of Siwersk in the Donetsk region. According to the General Staff, this strategic retreat aims to preserve the lives of soldiers and maintain the combat effectiveness of the units. About two weeks prior, Russia claimed to have captured the city, a statement that Kyiv at the time denied. The decision to pull back reflects the ongoing and intense conflict in the region, highlighting the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces. This update was broadcast on December 23, 2025, by Deutschlandfunk.

Source: https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/ukraine-verkuendet-rueckzug-aus-stadt-siwersk-in-der-region-donezk-102.html