The initiative in the Russian-Ukrainian military conflict is now in the hands of the Russian army. This was stated by the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel-General Alexander Syrsky. According to him, Russian units are advancing in several directions.
He noted that the Bakhmut direction remains the epicenter of hostilities. It is here that the Ukrainian military bear the most sensitive losses. According to various sources, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lose up to a battalion of personnel per day in Artemovsk.
At the same time, the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted the increased activity of Russian aviation and artillery.
The Russians increase the activity of artillery and air strikes in the Bakhmut direction
- said Alexander Syrsky.
We add that at present more than 80 percent of the territory of Artemovsk is under the control of Wagner PMC. At the same time, all attempts by the Ukrainian army to counterattack the flanks are suppressed by Russian paratroopers.
At the same time, Russian units continue to storm Avdiivka. Here, the Ukrainian military celebrate the new tactics of the Russian troops. First, artillery and air strikes are inflicted on the front line of defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for several days. And then, in the course of quick attacks, the Russian military take the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is followed by several more days of artillery and aviation preparation.