Fighting in Toretsk could take place on three levels: how long we can hold the city — an expert
The city is not completely destroyed. There are still intact buildings.
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The Russians are trying to capture the city of Toretsk / Photo: 32nd Separate Mechanized Brigade
In the city of Toretsk in Donetsk region, which is being stormed by the Russian invaders, some buildings remain intact, which means urban combat could drag on for months.
Military expert Oleksiy Hetman shared this view in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.
"Urban battles can be fought on three levels: on the ground, in the buildings, and in underground utilities," he noted.
According to Hetman, Russian forces are positioned to the east of Toretsk, so it's unlikely they will "shell themselves."
"As long as Toretsk is not destroyed like other cities, it could take a long time for them to capture it," the expert explained.
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