Enemy intensifies attacks on Bakhmut, increases number of soldiers – brigade commander Hryshchenko

The enemy has intensified attacks on Bakhmut and increased the number of soldiers, continues to launch rocket attacks and shell the positions of Ukrainian defenders with various types of weapons.

"The situation in Bakhmut is difficult but is controlled by the defense forces. The enemy has intensified attacks and increased the number of soldiers.

The enemy launches missile strikes, uses aviation, artillery, and incendiary munitions. Throws all his resources into causing the utmost damage to Bakhmut's defense forces. Our soldiers are standing. Honor and praise to them," Roman Hryshchenko, the commander of the 127th territorial defense brigade from Kharkiv region, said in a video address posted on Telegram.

As reported, the enemy continues to conduct offensive operations in and around Bakhmut. Fighting continues in the city of Bakhmut. Over the past day, the enemy carried out unsuccessful offensive operations in the directions of Ivanivske and Chasiv Yar, launched airstrikes on Bohdanivka, Bakhmut, and Predtechyne areas.