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The battle for Taret has seen violent ups and downs since it became a focal point in the ongoing conflict. Russian forces made significant advances from September 2024 through early 2025, managing to secure around 40% of the urban area. Initially advanced tactics saw the Russian Army creep forward block by block, utilizing small teams to infiltrate urban areas while keeping a steady pressure on Ukrainian defenses.
Throughout late 2024 and into early 2025, the situation in Taret resonated with the broader strategy of securing key positions within the Donbas region. Control of Taret was seen as pivotal, opening up routes into Luhansk and potentially facilitating further Russian advances into Ukraine.