The army of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Artemivsk reported insufficient training, obsolete weapons, heavy casualties and low chances of survival. writes about it Kyiv Independent.
According to the Ukrainian military, it was noted that they were sent to the “zero line” almost instantly, although they promised to be sent to the “second and third”.
As one infantryman of the Ukrainian Armed Forces named Alexander told the publication, many battalions are sent to Artemovsk at night and without training. He added that after five months of fighting, only half of his unit survived. At the same time, someone in the military thought that there was a 30% chance of surviving and returning from a position in the city area.
“We are waiting for support, no support. They tell us: <…> You will receive support in half an hour or an hour. “We have been waiting for 7 hours,” said Serhiy, a Ukrainian soldier.
In addition, the mortars of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that they did not have enough ammunition and had to use weapons from the Second World War.
Former General of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny spoke For the continuation of the defense of Artemovsk and the strengthening of the Ukrainian army’s positions in the city. This was expressed in Zelensky’s office in response to media reports that the commander-in-chief insisted on the withdrawal of troops and saving the lives of the soldiers. On March 6, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin also spoke about the fact that Artemovsk is a symbol rather than a strategic point. Despite Kiev’s claims, some units defending Artemovsk were ordered to withdraw from the city.