Fighting in the eastern city of Bakhmut, Ukra*ne, is “the heaviest because you are very close to the enemy,” Serhiy Cherevaty, a spokesman for the Eastern Group of the Ukra*nian Armed Forces, said Sunday on national television.
“But the supply route is still open and Ukra*nian forces are holding their ground,” he said.
According to him, the Wagner mercenaries were “the most aggressive in the Bakhmut direction,” but Russ*an paratroopers and infantry are also fighting in Bakhmut and in the area. “Russ*a still has a significant advantage in artillery in the areas of its main attack,” he said.
“We provide Bakhmut with ammunition, food and supplies, and also take out the wounded,” Cherevaty said.
Moscow’s recent push: The Ukra*nian military said Russ*an forces are continuing to try to take “full control” of Bakhmut. in its last live update on Sunday morning.
Anecdotal reports suggest that Russ*an forces are continuing their slow advance through the center of Bakhmut into the western parts of the city, with the railway station a potential next key target.
Yuriy Syrotyuk, a grenade launcher for the Ukra*nian armed forces, told national television on Sunday that the situation in Bakhmut is “really dire” for the Kyiv forces, as they are outnumbered by Russ*an troops and Wagner fighters.
“Bakhmut is standing, there are supplies,” but “the Russ*ans outnumber us and have more ammunition,” Syrotyuk said.
“Hell is in Bakhmut. We are now holding the right flank of the city’s defense. Enemy artillery is firing continuously, as well as (reactive salvo fire) and aviation,” he said.
“Now it’s really hard, because the Russ*an artillery and tanks have pulled up very close, they are trying to shoot everything. (Enemy) paratroopers have arrived with weapons. Unfortunately, everything is in order with the enemy’s weapons. In Bakhmut, they have no shortage of personnel or ammunition “, he added.
The Russ*an offensive on the city’s southern flank has weakened, “so they’re trying to attack the city head-on,” Syrotyuk said. Russ*a has moved its artillery and rocket launchers within the city limits.
“The enemy is destroying everything and going through the ruins,” but the supply route to Bakhmut is open, Syrotyuk said.
“This morning I was on the southern outskirts of Bakhmut. We went out normally. Yes, the enemy is shelling the road, but it’s dangerous. However, there are supplies, the defense is organized correctly and there is even a rotation. Look, we were able to leave, wash and return,” he added, noting that he took a short break from the fights to rest and take part in the interview.