Zelensky called the situation on the Ukrainian front “extremely acute”.

27 january (Reuters) – Ukraine President Vladimir Zelensky said on Friday that the situation on the frontline, particularly in eastern Donetsk, where Russia has stepped up its offensive, remains “extremely acute”.

Zelensky He reported major battles for Vuhledar, southwest of Donetsk, and Bakhmut, northeast. Bakhmut was destroyed as a result of repeated Russian attacks.

He said in an evening video message: “The invaders are not only attacking our positions, they are deliberately and methodically shelling the surrounding towns and villages with artillery, weather they destroy with strikes and rockets.” “Russia His army has no shortage of lethal means and it can only be stopped by force.

Bakhmut, which had a population of 70,000 before the war, saw the most brutal battles of the 11-month-long war. Both of the town Russiaalso Ukraine Although it has symbolic significance for the West military analysts say that its strategic importance is small.

Reporting by David Ljunggren; Edited by Mark Porter and Leslie Adler

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2023-01-27 23:15:14
Source – reuters

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