Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the defense of Artemivsk (Ukrainian name – Bakhmut) will be strengthened. This is stated in a message posted on the Ukrainian leader’s website.
“He held a currency meeting. Reports of the commander-in-chief, intelligence, command areas … The main focus of the OSUV (operational-strategic grouping of troops – socialbites.ca) “Khortitsa” and Bakhmut. The whole stake has a clear position: to strengthen that aspect,” he said.
During the meeting, the issues of ammunition and weapon supply were also discussed.
formerly Zelensky declaration about the decision of the headquarters of the supreme commander to continue the defense of Artemovsk.
Prior to that, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner PMC, said that “the situation is very difficult” in Artemivsk, as the Ukrainian Armed Forces constantly “vomits” the reserves. At the same time, Russian forces took control Buildings of the AZOM factory in Artemovsk.
Currently, a special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is underway in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.