The Russian occupiers are replacing the "Wagnerians" in the suburbs of Bakhmut with regular units and are trying to stabilize the defense in this direction. On May 29, Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Malyar announced this in Telegram.

 "The intensity of the enemy's offensive actions has significantly decreased, the Wagnerites are withdrawing their units, and the regular army is taking their place. Our troops are making this process significantly more difficult for the enemy with their actions. At the same time, the intensity of the enemy's artillery fire has not decreased," said Malyar.

 She noted that Ukrainian troops control the outskirts of Bakhmut in the southwestern part in the "Litak" district.

 "In the north of the suburbs of Bakhmut, enemy units are also being replaced. To the south of Bakhmut, the enemy is trying to strengthen and increase army units," Malyar reported.

 In addition, according to her, the advance of the Armed Forces on the flanks as of yesterday and this morning is not being carried out due to other tasks.

 As reported, the owner of Wagner PMC Prigozhin said on May 25 that the withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut has begun and that the transfer of positions to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will continue until June 1.