The Russian Ministry of Defense denied information that the deliveries of volunteers of the assault detachments that liberated the city of Artemovsk of the Donetsk People’s Republic were blocked. It has been reported telegraph channel Defense Department.
“All allegations that there was no ammunition on behalf of the offensive units are absolutely false,” the report said.
It was noted that the Russian Ministry of Defense provided volunteers with 1,660 rockets for multiple launch rocket systems, 10,171 ammunition for large-caliber artillery and mortars, as well as 980 ammunition for tanks, from February 18 to 20.
The ministry added that ammunition deliveries will begin from February 25, in line with the March application. According to the organization, the ammunition needs of the assault units were met by 140% of the declared amount last year.
Denis Pushilin, Former Deputy Chairman of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) reportedThat Russian forces have full control of three of the four routes to Artyomovsk, where Ukrainian troops are bringing reinforcements to the city.