Russian forces intensify efforts in Bakhmut sector – Commander Syrskyi

Russian forces have intensified efforts in the Bakhmut sector, trying to regain lost positions.

Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

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"The Bakhmut direction. Russians have become more active, they are trying to recapture previously lost positions," he wrote.

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According to Syrskyi, the Defense Forces act professionally and repel enemy attacks.

As Ukrinform reported, 80 combat clashes took place on the front in the past day.