Russia: We have Bahmut under control

The Ministry made a statement on the latest situation in the clashes with the Ukrainian army in Bahmut in the Donetsk region.

In the statement, “The liberation of the city of Artyömovsk has been completed as a result of the offensive actions of the ‘Wagner’ assault detachments with the support of the artillery and aviation of the ‘South’ group of military units in the tactical direction. . from Artyomovsk (Bahmut). expression was used.

The founder of the Russian security company Wagner, Yevgeniy Prigojin, reported that they had completely taken over Bahmut.

Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar also stated that the situation in Bahmut was critical and Ukrainian troops were holding the line.

Ukrainian Army Eastern Group of Forces spokesman Sergey Cherevatyy noted that Ukrainian forces carried out an operation to besiege Bahmut, but were able to leave the city. (AA)