Denis Pushilin, interim head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, said that preliminary demining in Artemovsk (the Ukrainian name is Bakhmut) began after the city came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. DEA News.
According to him, it will be possible to assess the state of the infrastructure only after the demining is completed.
Pushilin also said that a headquarters will be established in Artemovsk to provide assistance to the regions under the control of the Russian Federation.
May 21 Russian Ministry of Defense announcedThat Russian troops have completely taken control of the city of Artemovsk. The department explained that this was possible thanks to the assault detachments of the Wagner PMC and the support of the artillery and aviation of the Southern Military District.
On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated The Russian army with the completion of the operation in Artemovsk. The Kremlin added that state awards will be given to everyone who stands out.