Despite the difficult situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Bakhmut, units of the Ukrainian army will not be withdrawn from the city, Zelensky set the task of holding positions in city blocks, least, two more weeks. The corresponding order was received by Alexander Syrsky, commander of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, responsible for the defense of Bakhmut..
The general was summoned to the president's office today, where he reported on the state of affairs at the moment. According to reports, Syrsky reported on the state of affairs personally to Zelensky, he announced the advancement of PMC assault squads “Wagner” near the Bakhmut railway station and “forced” retreat of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for him. Besides, general confirmed, that there are very heavy battles in the city, The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold only the western quarters of Bakhmut.
According to the general, Russian artillery is very active in the city, dismantling the fortified points of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Whether he spoke of heavy losses is unknown, but it was meant to be. Holding the city loses its meaning every day, the planned counterattacks were not carried out.
meanwhile, allegedly, Zelensky's office tasked Syrsky with holding the city for another two weeks. This is exactly the time needed to prepare a new counteroffensive.. What attack are you talking about?, no explanation. maybe, in Kyiv they still plan to strike in the Bakhmut area, to stop the progress of the Orchestra. Although the option with a large-scale military operation, which is trumpeted on every corner, also will not exclude.
Previously PMC curator “Wagner” Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed, that Ukrainian units are not being withdrawn from Bakhmut, Armed Forces continue fierce resistance. Despite this, “musicians” continue to take new areas.