Invaders Attempt to "Push Through" Ukrainian Defense in Two Eastern Directions - Ground Forces

Russian troops are trying to "push through" the Ukrainian defense in the Lyman and Bakhmut directions, but are suffering heavy losses, as the AFU Ground Forces reported on Facebook.

During a working visit to the units holding defense in the most difficult areas, Commander of the Eastern Group of Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi talked to the unit commanders, got acquainted with the operational situation, the peculiarities of the actions of enemy troops in certain areas and provided recommendations for improving the operational situation in order to inflict as many losses as possible on the enemy.

"On the outskirts of Bakhmut, our military are showing remarkable restraint and professionalism, which constrains the enemy's actions and causes huge losses in manpower for the Russian invaders. Thanks to the professional actions of our defenders, the Russian invaders are unable to break through the defense of the Bakhmut fortress. Ukrainian defenders demonstrate absolute dedication and courage to protect Ukrainian citizens," the statement reads.

Syrskyi also awarded the defenders for their courage, bravery and ingenuity during fierce battles with the Russian aggressor in the east.

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