Ukraine forces retain control of Soledar, governor saysKYIV, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces are fighting to retain control of Soledar in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the regional governor said on Saturday, contradicting Russian claims that Moscow's forces had captured the small town.Donetsk governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said the situation in the town was "difficult" and that Russian troops were advancing from various directions, adding that the Russians had sustained a large number of casualties, including members of the Wagner mercenary group.Kyrylenko said the front line was under constant shelling, with the Ukrainian military command working "to stabilise the situation, reduce losses and preserve the lives of our boys".He said about 550 residents were still living in Soledar, which had a population of about 10,000 before the war.Military experts have said Soledar itself is of little strategic importance but has gained political significance as part of Moscow's objective to capture the Donetsk region."