08-03-2023, 10:08 PM
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, however, said control of Bakhmut would allow Moscow's forces to mount further attacks deeper inside Ukraine.
"The city is an important hub for Russia Taking it under control will allow further offensive actions to be conducted deep into Ukraine's defensive lines," he said Russian Wagner mercenary force is leading the assault, has pleaded for more ammunition to secure a victory. "I'm knocking on all doors sounding the alarm for ammunition and reinforcements, as well as the need to cover our flanks," Reuters quoted him as saying in a statement.
Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin has been vocal about a deepening rift with the Russian Defense Ministry amid rising rivalry between the Russia General bodies on the Ukrainian battlefield.
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-ky...a-64904789
"The city is an important hub for Russia Taking it under control will allow further offensive actions to be conducted deep into Ukraine's defensive lines," he said Russian Wagner mercenary force is leading the assault, has pleaded for more ammunition to secure a victory. "I'm knocking on all doors sounding the alarm for ammunition and reinforcements, as well as the need to cover our flanks," Reuters quoted him as saying in a statement.
Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin has been vocal about a deepening rift with the Russian Defense Ministry amid rising rivalry between the Russia General bodies on the Ukrainian battlefield.
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-ky...a-64904789