(Archyde.com) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that very heavy fighting was taking place near the strategic town of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, which Russia is trying to seize.
Ukrainian forces have recaptured thousands of square kilometers in recent reversal offensives in the east and south, but officials say the pace of progress might slow if Ukrainian forces face stronger resistance. points out.
Russian forces have repeatedly attempted to capture Bakhmut on the main road leading to Slavyansk and Kramatorsk. Slavyansk and Kramatorsk are located in the Donbass region, which has not yet been fully occupied by the Russians.
“We are holding our positions, especially in the Donbass, in the direction of Bakhmut. It’s a very difficult and tough battle,” Zelensky said in a video speech.
It also reiterated its call on its Western allies to provide more anti-aircraft systems.
