The commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrsky, visited Bakhmut for the fifth time since the end of February. There he once again made a statement that the defense of the city is necessary for the preparation of the spring counteroffensive of the Ukrainian army.
The defense of Bakhmut is necessary for the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a successful counteroffensive that will take place this spring. This is what the commander of the Eastern Group of Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrsky, said. the press service of the Ground Forces.
"It is necessary to gain time to accumulate reserves and start the spring counteroffensive, which is not far off," Oleksandr Syrskyi explained.
In Bakhmut, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine prevent Russian troops from carrying out their plans and force them to abandon their advance into Ukraine. The defenders continue to hold the city and reflect the enemy's advance, thereby giving the Ukrainian army the opportunity to prepare resources for a breakthrough.
"The commander is now with other military personnel at the most important areas of the front. It constantly monitors the operational situation at the front and takes the necessary measures to keep Bakhmut under Ukrainian control," said the message of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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