Russia's army and the paramilitary Wagner Group have both taken credit for capturing Soledar in Ukraine. Take a look inside the cavernous salt mines, which have previously hosted symphonies and soccer games. In recent days the war in Ukraine has revolved around the salt-mining town of Soledar in the east of the country. Officials in the US have speculated that Russia, particularly the Wagner Group, has aimed to capture the town to gain control of its valuable salt and gypsum resources for financial purposes. Look inside the town's vast salt mines, where Ukraine has previously hosted symphonies, soccer games, the inflation of a hot air balloon, and more.

Source: News 24 January 14, 2023 23:35 UTC