About a third of the armored vehicles are said to have been destroyed by Russian artillery.
Ukrainian Defense Minister: Russia is desperate
Hailing a “successful offensive” near Bakhmut Kiev, the Ukrainians said their troops were “gradually” advancing towards Russian strongholds in the south and east of the country.
As the counter-offensive of the Ukrainian armed forces continued, a success was announced.
Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s defense minister, said the Ukrainian military carried out counterattacks around the town of Bakhmut.
“Our forces continue to conduct successful offensive operations on the southern flank around the town of Bakhmut.”
“The enemy clung to every meter of occupied land, put up strong resistance, used reserves, and at the same time suffered significant casualties,” said Hanna Maliar.
This claim is consistent with a report last Wednesday by a pro-Russian blogger that said Ukraine had advanced around the village of Klishchiivka.
Try to counterattack and try to cut off the road to Bakhmut.
Maliar added: “The Ukrainian Defense Forces are continuing offensive operations towards Melitopol and Berdyansk and are gradually advancing.”
“The fighting in the Staromayorsky area continues, our fighters are making progress and are able to gain a foothold on the fortified lines,” he claimed.
