Zelensky signals no withdrawal as Russia sends thousands of troops in attempt to secure its first battlefield victory in more than half a year
Ukrainian troops will keep defending the eastern city of Bakhmut and reinforcements will be sent in, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, apparently prolonging the war’s bloodiest battle in a bid to break Moscow’s assault force.
“The command unanimously supported” the decision not to withdraw, Zelensky said. “There were no other positions. I told the commander in chief to find the appropriate forces to help our guys in Bakhmut.”a year ago and claims to have annexed nearly a fifth of its territory, says taking Bakhmut would be a stepping stone towards recapturing the surrounding Donbas region, a major war aim.
“The opportunity to damage the Wagner Group’s elite elements, along with other elite units if they are committed, in a defensive urban warfare setting where the attrition gradient strongly favours Ukraine is an attractive one,” wrote the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War, explaining Ukraine’s apparent decision not to withdraw for now.
The Russian defence ministry denies withholding ammunition from Wagner but has not responded to Prigozhin’s latest accusations. The Kremlin has remained silent over the feud.A video apparently showing Russian soldiers gunning down an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war caused an outcry across Ukraine. The man says “Glory to Ukraine” before multiple shots are heard. A voice is heard saying “Die, bitch” in Russian as the man slumps to the ground.
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