Denis Pushilin, acting president of the Donetsk People’s Republic, said that at the moment a difficult situation continues in Artemovsk (Ukrainian name – Bakhmut), Ukraine will not withdraw troops from the city and is building up strength in the city of Chasov Yar. It is located 15 km from Artemovsk. He announced this on the broadcast of the TV channel. “Russia 24”.
“The situation in Artemivsk is difficult, difficult. We do not see any preconditions that the enemy will withdraw troops,” he said.
As the deputy head of the DPR noted, the only way for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to transport supplies and supplies to Artemovsk is currently under “even more significant fire control” by the Wagner PMC.
According to him, it is extremely difficult for Ukrainian troops to deliver ammunition, food and reinforcements to the city.
“It’s worth noting, however, that we’ve seen certain forces build up at Clockwork Yarn. But that doesn’t stop our units in any way,” he added.
According to the Lieutenant Colonel of the People’s Militia of the Luhansk People’s Republic, retired to try Andrei Marochko to apply For the offensive from Chasy Yar to Artemovsk, the Ukrainian army needs about 50 thousand soldiers.