Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Intense Fighting Persists in Bakhmut Amid Reports of Russian Forces Weakening.
Russian forces have been engaged in a fierce battle with Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region, particularly around the strategic city of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian military has reported minimal changes on the front lines despite heavy artillery bombardments from Russian forces at multiple locations.
According to Ukraine's General Staff, over 45 enemy attacks were repelled by Ukrainian forces in recent days, with a focus on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka. The army also recorded 17 air strikes and more than 20 rocket strikes by multiple launch systems.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, claimed that Russian forces are weakening their efforts in Bakhmut, saying, "The enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new fakes about the capture of Bakhmut." He attributed the outcome to Ukrainian soldiers' bravery, stating, "soldiers and commanders who destroyed the myth of invincibility of the Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers."
Despite the reports of a weakening enemy, fighting remains intense in the Avdiivka area. Social media footage showed heavy fire on both sides, with Russian forces attempting to encircle Ukrainian positions. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces are still advancing towards Avdiivka.
However, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the zone, revealed that Ukraine had achieved operational successes and taken key positions. He also stated that Russian special forces have been introduced to the area, suggesting a more tactical approach from Moscow.
Russian forces have been engaged in a fierce battle with Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region, particularly around the strategic city of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian military has reported minimal changes on the front lines despite heavy artillery bombardments from Russian forces at multiple locations.
According to Ukraine's General Staff, over 45 enemy attacks were repelled by Ukrainian forces in recent days, with a focus on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka. The army also recorded 17 air strikes and more than 20 rocket strikes by multiple launch systems.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, claimed that Russian forces are weakening their efforts in Bakhmut, saying, "The enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new fakes about the capture of Bakhmut." He attributed the outcome to Ukrainian soldiers' bravery, stating, "soldiers and commanders who destroyed the myth of invincibility of the Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers."
Despite the reports of a weakening enemy, fighting remains intense in the Avdiivka area. Social media footage showed heavy fire on both sides, with Russian forces attempting to encircle Ukrainian positions. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces are still advancing towards Avdiivka.
However, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the zone, revealed that Ukraine had achieved operational successes and taken key positions. He also stated that Russian special forces have been introduced to the area, suggesting a more tactical approach from Moscow.