The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the PMC “Wagner” assault detachments continue to fight in the center of Artemovsk (Ukrainian name Bakhmut).
“Wagner assault detachments continued to fight to seize the headquarters in the central part of Artemovsk and push the enemy towards the western outskirts of the settlement,” the report said.
It is stated on the wings that they are supported by Air Force units.
During the day, the aircraft made 11 sorties in the Artemovsk region, and 48 firing missions with rocket troops and artillery were completed.
The Russian Ministry of Defense estimated the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in this direction at more than 450 people. Three tanks, three infantry fighting vehicles, six armored vehicles, six vehicles, D-20 and MSTA-B howitzers, and two AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery radar were hit.
The previous day, Denis Pushilin, Deputy Chairman of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) declarationMore than 75% of Artemovsk is under the control of Russian forces. Pushilin also stated that violent clashes continue in the western part of Artemovsk.