The situation in Bakhmut remains difficult, but under control. The enemy switched to the so-called "Syrian" tactic of scorched earth, destroying buildings and positions with fire.
This was announced by the commander of the Eastern Group of Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi.
"Our brave soldiers exhausted the Wagnerites by their actions, so the enemy is now forced to involve special forces and assault units in the battles for Bakhmut," Sirskyi said.
He emphasized that the fighting is fierce on both sides.
"The enemy has switched to the so-called "Syrian" scorched earth tactics. It destroys buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery fire. The defense of Bakhmut continues. The situation is difficult, but under control," said Sirskyi.
It is known that yesterday Sirskyi visited the hottest areas of the front in the Bakhmut direction, where he listened to the commanders of military units and groups about the progress of the defense and problematic issues that need immediate resolution.
On the spot, the general made operational decisions and set tasks, and also met with the personnel of the brigades of the Ground Forces, the Airborne Assault Forces, and the Territorial Defense, who today are heroically resisting the enemy's offensive in the Bakhmut direction.
Sirsky honored the best fighters with awards, valuable gifts and cash prizes.
We will remind, as explained earlier in the Armed Forces, Russia began to throw elite units of its army into Bakhmut, in particular paratroopers, due to huge losses among the fighters of the "Wagner" PMK.
In addition, according to the Ministry of Defense, the enemy does not stop trying to occupy Bakhmut, the situation there is under control, and operational decisions regarding defense are made around the clock.
