Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi visited military units holding defense in the Bakhmut sector to assess the situation and meet with commanders.
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Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi visits military units in the Bakhmut sector on Feb. 8, 2024
The enemy is trying to break through our defences in the area of Chasiv Yar and is resorting to localised actions by small assault groups under the cover of drones and artillery. They are widely using kamikaze drones and electronic warfare.
The situation is tense, requiring constant monitoring of the situation and prompt decision-making on the ground.
Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Ukrainian troops on Bakhmut's outskirts and warned of mounting Russian attacks
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