The Armed Forces of Ukraine claims that the situation in Artemovsk is now so disastrous that the command staff now sends only volunteers there. Reported in this post New York Times with reference to sources.
“Ukrainian soldiers said that the situation inside the city had become so disastrous that their commander only sent volunteers,” he said, referring to his NYT interlocutor.
As one of the Ukrainian military emphasized, it is necessary to understand that when entering Artemovsk it will be difficult to get out.
A fighter’s colleague confirms that it would be “crazy” to be in this city right now, as the bombardment continues and is not over.
In general, the military described the situation in Artemovsk as difficult.
Former Russian Ministry of Defense statedThat the Russian assault detachments continued to fight on the western outskirts of Artemovsk.