Head of group Wagner sees it difficult to take Ukrainian city of Bakhmut soon

The boss of the Russian Wagner paramilitary group, Yevgeny Prigozhinconsidered improbable to take the city of Bakhmutthe epicenter of the fighting in recent months in eastern Ukraine.

“It is unlikely that Bakhmut be completely taken tomorrow or the day after tomorrow”, Prigozhin declared early Friday morning on Telegram, reporting heavy fighting in the southwestern suburbs of the city.

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Wagner has been at the forefront of Russia’s months-consuming, grueling assault on Bakhmut, where the longest and bloodiest battle of the war is being fought.

“Bakhmut has not been taken yet. There’s a suburb called ‘samolet‘, is an impregnable fortress made up of apartment buildings in the southwest of Bakhmut. The toughest battles are being fought there right now”, he added.

Ukraine announced on Tuesday that its forces had seized 20 square kilometers on the northern and southern outskirts of Bakhmut, although Russian troops continued to advance on the city.

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Observers have questioned the strategic relevance of taking Bakhmut, but it would allow Russia claim a victory after several humiliating setbacks.

On the ground, the wagner group it is supported by the Russian regular army. However, Prigozhin has accused the military command of not providing his men with enough ammunition to capture the city.

Source: Elcomercio

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