As a result, the controversial mercenaries are facing significant shortages. The positions now held by Wagner’s soldiers in Bachmut will then be handed over to Russian state soldiers on May 10. In a written statement, Prigozhin says that since May 1, Wagner has been “practically cut off” by “bureaucrats” in the supply of ammunition.
Lack of support
He also accuses the Russian Defense Ministry of lack of support in the battle for Bachmut. “Russian Defense Ministry units are supposed to protect our flanks, but they have a hard time doing it. The declared number of troops is also less than the declared number. Instead of tens of thousands of soldiers, there are only dozens and in rare cases hundreds of soldiers.
“Due to the shortage of ammunition, our losses are growing exponentially every day”
Prigozhin does not make a mortal pit out of his heart, according to him, the Ukrainians have “five times more” troops than Wagner. He also says Wagner hasn’t had offensive resources since April. “Due to ammunition shortages, our losses are growing exponentially every day.” As a result, Prigozhin feels compelled to withdraw his troops on May 10, one day after Russia celebrated Victory Day. “I withdraw the Wagner troops from Bachmut because, with ammunition shortage, they are doomed to die an unnecessary death.”
Wagner’s leader is also preparing for possible criticism of him from Russia. “For anyone who criticizes, come to Bachmut, stand up with weapons in hand in place of our slain comrades.”
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