Wagner founder Prigojin, in a statement on his social media account, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s statement that it takes time to strike back in the region does not reflect the truth.

Pointing out that the Ukrainian army is carrying out heavy fighting in Bahmut, Prigojin said: “Zelensky is lying, his counterattacks are continuing at full speed. In the direction of Artyömovsk (Bahmut), units of the Ukrainian army enter from the flanks and, unfortunately, in some places they succeed.” he made statements.

Explaining that they are in a difficult situation in Bahmut, Prigojin said: “The situation in the wings of Bahmut is developing according to the worst case scenario. Lands taken over months of fighting are being thrown away without a fight by those who should hold our wings.” he commented.

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement today that Russian troops continue to advance on the western parts of Bahmut.

Emphasizing that the airborne troops are helping the Russian troops in the region, Konashenkov said: “The airborne troops are helping them and squeezing the Ukrainian troops on the flanks.” he performed the assessment of it. (AA)