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Russians claim the vital city of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine
Russian troops have taken entire control of the eastern city of Vuhledar, which Ukrainian forces have been defending since the start of Moscow's full-fledged assault two and a half years earlier. On Wednesday, Ukraine's eastern military leadership acknowledged that they had urged troops still fighting in areas of the Vuhledar to retreat to prevent being trapped. For more than two years, Russia has attempted to seize this city in order to march further north and reach regional transportation hubs like Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.
Deadly attack in Germany: A number of people have been killed and injured
According to local media, a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen claimed the lives of many people. According to Bild, a guy randomly stabbed passersby during a fair in the city centre on Friday evening. Several more were also hurt. The perpetrator is thought to have fled the area, and police have initiated a manhunt. Police helicopters were observed hovering over the city.