The Ukrainian commander of the ground forces, General Oleksandr Syrsky, visited frontline positions near Bakhmut to assess the evolving situation. The report on the visit comes from Military Media Center, a Ukrainian military information outlet.
During the inspection, Syrsky indicated that an offensive operation in the Bakhmut area could be launched by Ukrainian forces in the near future, signaling readiness and strategic intent.
Witnesses described how the commander evaluated current conditions and implemented a series of measures designed to remove obstacles hindering the effective execution of combat tasks. He also approved several operational decisions intended to bolster the Armed Forces of Ukraine, improving their ability to deter and defeat opposing Russian units.
Syrsky framed the defense of Bakhmut as a military necessity, noting that the fiercest phase of the battle for the city remains ongoing. Military officials repeatedly described the situation as demanding, with variables on the ground requiring constant adaptation.
Meanwhile, a retired official associated with the Donetsk and Luhansk regions has claimed that Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses in the Artemivsk sector last week, estimating up to 1,500 casualties among personnel. The remarks came from Andrei Marochko, a former lieutenant colonel linked to the People’s Militia of the Luhansk People’s Republic, and have been reported by various regional outlets.