Fighters of PMC "Wagner" are attacking the center of Artemovsk from three directions - the south, eastern and northern. Looks like, Russian forces launched a decisive assault on Artemovsk (or Bahmut, as it is called in Ukraine).
This is reported as Russian sources, as well as Ukrainian.
The offensive was preceded by intensive artillery preparation., lasting more than a day. Today "Wagnerites", pulling up reserves, large forces began to attack the positions of the enemy. reported, that in the northern direction there is a clash in the area of u200bu200bthe cafe "Copper Barrel". It means, that Wagner is moving forward at a good pace, completely occupying the urban industrial zone.
The most intense fighting takes place in the area of the central market, as well as on Bazarnaya and Independence streets.
Ukrainian military experts report, that the situation on the fronts is not developing in the best way for the Kyiv security forces, and they assess the situation in Artemovsk as the most difficult.
North of Avdiivka, Russian troops continue their advance in the area of Novobakhmutovka, which is already controlled by our forces. The village of Kamenka was also under the full control of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation., located northeast of the city.
In the Zaporozhye region in the Orekhov region, the Russian army thwarted an attempt by a Ukrainian counterattack, attacking enemy positions, as well as its warehouses of military equipment and ammunition. As a result, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost about a hundred servicemen..
