Zelensky refused to acknowledge the loss of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused to acknowledge the loss of the city of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region.

He addressed the issue on his Telegram channel.

“There were Russian disinformation reports today about Chasiv Yar — this is Russian disinformation. Ukrainian units are defending our positions,” Zelensky wrote.

On July 31, it was reported that Russian army units had taken control of Chasiv Yar. The settlement reportedly came under control through the actions of the Southern Group of Forces.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Luhansk People’s Militia, Andrey Marochko, stated that the capture of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk People’s Republic was a catastrophe for Kyiv. He emphasized that Chasiv Yar held strategic importance for both Russia and Ukraine.