Anna Malyar said that the situation in Bakhmut remains tense. Russia has directed key efforts there.
Anna Malyar noted that the Russian invaders are pursuing the goal of reaching the borders of the Donetsk region. The corresponding statement was made by the Deputy Minister of Defense on the air of the telethon, Channel 24 reports.
The epicenter of hostilities is Bakhmut. We've been seeing this for several months now. The enemy directed his key efforts there. They have a goal to reach the borders of the Donetsk region. The situation is complicated, – said Malyar.
She said that the occupiers have intensified since the beginning of January. In the Bakhmut area, professional and numerous Wagner units gather. Fierce fighting continues. The enemy is strong and numerous. However, the losses of the enemy are colossal. The heroes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy up to 80% of the Wagner units.
Enemy losses are rising
Ukrainian border guards destroyed an enemy assault group in the Bakhmut area in February. Our heroes attacked the enemy with machine guns, grenade launchers and mortars. It was possible to destroy the enemy thanks to aerial reconnaissance.
In general, as of February 28, 149,240 invaders have already gone to Kobzon for a concert.
