Russian forces have gained control over the eastern part of Bachmut.
Wagner mercenaries claim control over the eastern part of Bachmut. Why is controlling this city in Ukraine important?
The Russian military company Wagner has announced that their forces have completely taken control of the eastern part of Bachmut in the Donetsk region.
Eugene Prigozhin, the commander of the Wagner group, who is a private military contractor actively involved in the fighting in Ukraine, claimed on Thursday, March 8th, that everything in the eastern part of Bachmut is under the control of their military units. Ukrainian authorities have not yet confirmed the news of Wagner mercenaries’ control over the eastern part of Bachmut.
The news of Wagner forces gaining control over the eastern part of Bachmut has been released despite earlier reports of intensified clashes and fierce battles between Russian forces and Ukraine in this region. With the increase in Russian attacks on the city of Bachmut, military analysts have described the situation in this area as critical.