Military expert Oleksandr Khrolenko said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine made the wrong decision by continuing to defend Artemivsk (Ukrainian name – Bakhmut). He talked about it on the broadcast of the radio station. “Moscow Talks”.
According to him, the Ukrainian army has already lost tens of thousands of soldiers defending this city. In addition, there are currently 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Artemivsk.
“This is an irreparable loss that cannot be compensated by the rhythm of training experts in NATO countries. This is already a strategic mistake. At this point, the Ukrainian army is being destroyed very effectively. “Today, there are between 10,000 and 12,000 men in the Bakhmut garrison,” he said.
He noted that if they do not withdraw, “captivity or destruction” awaits them.
Former army of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Artemivsk declaration about inadequate training, obsolete weapons, heavy casualties and low chances of survival. 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”.