Russian Army loses offensive potential in Bakhmut sector – General Staff
The Russian army is losing its offensive potential in the Bakhmut sector, but continues to conduct offensive operations.
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy does not stop trying to capture Bakhmut, losing a significant amount of manpower, weapons and military equipment.
– Our defenders are repelling numerous attacks of the occupiers around the clock in the areas of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka and in the northern part of Bakhmut. In particular, Vasyukivka, Minkivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Predtechyne, Chasiv Yar, Kurdyumivka, Ozaryanivka and Pivnichne in Donetsk region came under enemy fire,” the report says.
The General Staff emphasizes that Russia is not giving up the war of aggression, despite numerous losses.
– One of the military units stationed in the Krasnodar Territory is actively working with conscripts to sign contracts. Servicemen who agree to sign contracts are expected to be deployed to Ukraine in August 2023,” the report says.
During the day, the aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 5 strikes on the areas of concentration of the invaders.
Ukrainian missile and artillery units hit an ammunition depot, 2 anti-aircraft missile systems, a radar station and one other important enemy object.
