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The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a fierce attack on the southwestern flank of Bakhmut in an attempt to retake initiative in the ongoing battle.
According to reports, armored groups from the 3rd Assault Brigade (former Azov Regiment) of the Kyiv regime attacked positions of Russian forces in the Kleshcheevka area southwest of Bakhmut.
Following artillery preparation, pro-Kiyv units used battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles supported by infantry in an attempt to break the Russian defense.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner PMC, stated that under the pressure of Kyiv’s forces, one of the Russian units left their positions, “exposing the front almost 2 km wide and 500 meters deep” adding that despite this the attack was “blocked”.
Reports claim that the 3rd Assault Detachment of Wagner was sent to stop the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine there.
An intense fighting is still ongoing on the southwestern flank of Bakhmut, according to media reports.
Meanwhile, the advance of Russian forces has been developing in the town of Bakhmut itself. The main hot points are the so-called “Airplane” area and the area of Yubileynaya Street. Kyiv’s troops keep well-fortified positions in these particular parts of the town.
The situation is developing.
