Bakhmut remains the hottest spot at the frontline, says Ukrainian army
Nation15 February 2023, 06:18 PM
Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast remains the
hottest part of the frontline in Ukraine, with intense combat occurring just outside the town,
Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhii Cherevatyi said on national television
on Feb. 15.
Cherevatyi stated the Russian invaders are suffering immense losses in this area.
"In the past day alone, 119 occupiers' soldiers were killed and another 163 were injured,” he said.
“The enemy conducted 103 shelling [attacks] with different guns, artillery and MLRSs on and around Bakhmut over the course of the day. About 25 combat instances were registered, in general (in the past day).”
Ukrainian intelligence has reported that Russians have attacked Bakhmut and Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast to delay the Ukrainian military’s counter-offensive.