Ukrainian Armed Forces deny allegations of full Russian control over Orikhovo-Vasylivka in Donetsk region

The information that the village of Orikhovo-Vasylivka in Donetsk region is allegedly under full Russian control is not true. About this reported in the "East" military grouping.

The Ukrainian military continue to be in the area of the settlement, holding their positions. According to them, the situation in the area of the settlement remains complicated and dynamic, but they called the allegations of full occupation of the settlement premature and incorrect.

"Soldiers of the 30th separate mechanized brigade repel enemy attacks and destroy their manpower despite considerable pressure from the occupation forces," the Vostok group said.

The military called on media representatives and administrators of information resources to check information sources and use only official reports.

• on January 18, the Russians announced the alleged capture of Minkivka in Donetsk region, but the Defense Forces denied this information.
• on January 20, the Ukrainian Armed Forces denied the Russians' statements about capture of Novoplatonovka in the Kharkiv region.