On Thursday, Ukrainian military officials reported a successful assault near Bakhmut against a Russian infantry group and capture of an ammunition depot.Ī top commander in the area, named Yevhen Mezhevikin, is known by his callsign "Adam." An experienced tank commander, a colonel, and a decorated "Hero of Ukraine," Mezhevikin has been fighting against Russian forces since 2014, and has been present at some of the hottest conflict zones during the full-scale invasion. Additionally, the Ukrainian forces partially crossed the Siversky Donets-Donbas channel. Notably, the Ukrainians progressed on the southern flank, where several units managed to push the Russians away from the forest near Ivanivske, a town six kilometers southwest of Bakhmut. ![]() On May 20, the Wagner boss announced the capture of Bakhmut.īut while the Ukrainian army withdrew from the city, it also began to mount its long-announced counteroffensive - and started to nibble at Russia-occupied territories to the north and south of the beleaguered city. Lasting for a staggering 10 months, the battle of Bakhmut left the eastern Ukrainian city in ruins, reducing its apartments, shops, and schools to piles of rubble.Īt the forefront of the Russian offensive in this sector was the Wagner Group private military company, under the leadership of Yevgeny Prigozhin. Stay up-to-date with the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, with our exclusive international coverage.
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