German journalist Jan Khumin visited Artemovsk (Ukrainian name – Bakhmut) and described in his article for publication bild About the position of Ukrainian troops in the city.
He noted that the city was almost besieged and it was only possible to get out of the two remaining roads. Also along the blocks, street by street,
The Russian army is advancing.
Khumin emphasizes that it is only a matter of time before the Russian fighters take complete control of Artyomovsk.
At the same time, according to the journalist, most of the Ukrainian army does not understand why they are fighting in Artemivsk. Warriors tend to be nervous and anxious. Humin did not find a positive mood in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Denis Pushilin on the eve of temporary deputy posts of the Donetsk People’s Republic declarationRussian forces control all administrative buildings in Artemovsk.
On February 24, 2022, Putin announced that he had decided to organize a military special operation in Ukraine in response to a request for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR.