Over the past four days, PIK Wagner forces have taken control of most of the eastern part of the city of Bakhmut.
On March 11, British intelligence notes this in a daily report. The Bakhmutka River in the city center now marks the front line.
The Ukrainian military maintains control of the western part of the city and has destroyed key bridges across the river.
They could fire from fortified buildings to the west, which would likely make it harder for Wagner forces to attempt to continue a frontal offensive to the west, the agency said.
Meanwhile, the commander of the Eastern Group of Forces continues to work at the front.
Colonel-General Alexander Syrsky is on the most important sectors of the front along with his units. The Ukrainian military give a worthy rebuff to the enemy and continue to hold the city, the Command of the Ground Forces said in a statement.
The agency quotes Syrsky as saying that “it is necessary to gain time for the accumulation of reserves and the start of the spring counter-offensive, which is just around the corner.”
Source: Racurs
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