Russian forces continue attacking Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast, suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment while the main attacking force consists of Wagner PMC fighters.
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The aggressor is not giving up hope of taking Bakhmut at any cost, despite losses in manpower and equipment. The main forces of the Russian Federation in this area are representatives of the Wagner PMC.
Sparing no expense, they are taking considerable losses and running out of breath. Very soon, we will take advantage of this opportunity.
Ukrainian forces continue to hold Bakhmut.
A senior Ukrainian military commander said a counter-attack could be launched soon against exhausted Russian forces near Bakhmut.
In the middle of the night, the Russians shelled Kramatorsk and the outskirts of the city - at least 3 houses, a boiler room, and garages were damaged.
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