Russia reports the seizure of three more blocks in western Bakhmut

The mercenaries the wagner group they took three new blocks in western bakhmutcity in the east of Ukraine which has been the scene of fierce fighting since last August, reported this Tuesday the Ministry of Defense of Russia.

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“In front of Donetskthe assault detachments liberated three blocks in the west of the city of artyomovsk (Russian name of bakhmut)”, said the spokesman for that portfolio, Major General Igor Konashenkovin his daily part on the progress of the Russian military campaign in Ukraine.

In the last two weeks Defense has reported the seizure of fifteen blocks in the city.

The military indicated that the actions of the wagnerites are supported on the flanks by units of the Armed Forces airborne and the South Groupwhich thwarted attempted Ukrainian counterattacks.

“The attacks of the tactical and combat aviation and the fire of the artillery of the ‘South’ group caused damage to the enemy units in the towns of Bogdanivka and Mykolaivka from the region of Donetsk”added Konashenkovwho estimated the combat missions of the Russian air force at 6 and 62 artillery attacks in this sector of the front.

In addition, the Russian command claimed to have caused up to 255 casualties to Ukrainian forces in the region of Donetsk.

Source: Elcomercio

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