Ukraine. Bakhmut is far from being conquered by the Russians, a “complicated” situation in the East, Zelensky said.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, reported on the situation on Tuesday, February 14 “too hard” In the East, against the Russian troops, who have been occupying positions in recent weeks, particularly in the vicinity of Bakhmut. “The situation on the front line, especially in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, remains extremely difficult. It is literally a fight for every meter of Ukrainian land.”the president of Ukraine said in his evening video message.

The Ukrainian city of Bakhmut is not ready to fall, despite the latest Russian advances, Yevgeny Prigozhine, head of the “Wagner” paramilitary organization, in turn assessed, reminding of butchery. “We’re not having a party anytime soonYevgeny Prigozhin informed about it, his Telegram press service reports. “Bakhmut will not be taken tomorrow because there is strong resistance, shelling, the meat grinder is workingHe added, referring to the heavy losses suffered on the battlefield.

Ukrainian “castle”.

Wagner, who has recruited thousands of prisoners to fight in Ukraine, has led the Bakhmut offensive since the summer and recently seized a number of nearby settlements in an attempt to encircle the city. “The enemy is constantly activating and sending new reserves. Every day, 300 to 500 fighters arrive everywhere in Bakhmut, every day the artillery fire increases.Yevgeny Prigogine said again.

Denis Pushilin, the head of the Russian occupation of Donetsk region, where Bakhmut is located, told him that Ukraine had shown no sign of wanting to cede the city, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “fortress“. “We fully understand that at present there is no prospect of leaving the enemy’s positions without a fight.he said, according to Russian media.

A symbol of the city’s struggle

Bakhmut, a city of around 70,000 people until the Russian offensive a year ago, was largely destroyed by more than six months of fighting that took heavy toll on both sides. Although its strategic importance is disputed, the city has become a symbol of the struggle between Moscow and Kiev for control of the Donetsk industrial region.

The presidency of Ukraine accepted a situation on Monday, February 13.complicatedIn the village of Paraskovievka, located about ten kilometers from the center of Bakhmut, whichfaces intense bombing and attacks” Russians. Denis Pushilin said on Friday, February 10, that Moscow’s troops are now in control of three of the four Ukrainian supply routes to Bakhmut.