On Monday night, March 13, 2023, the President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine revealed in a statement via video clip that The Russian army lost more than 1,100 soldiers in less than a week. in that fightBaghmut City ofDonetsk region which has been attacked by Moscow for months Until now, it is in a state of war.
Zelensky said that About 1,500 other Russian soldiers were seriously injured and unable to continue their duties.
The Russian Defense Ministry responded that Their army killed more than 220 Ukrainian soldiers.
Meanwhile, Senior General Oleksandr Zyrsky, the commander of the Ukrainian army, said:Wagner Group‘ forcesmercenaryThe Russians were attacking his army from various directions to break through the defenses. and advance into the city center
The Wagner Group was the main Russian force in the attack on Baghmut. Their leader Yevgeny Prigozin said on Sunday: The situation in the city was extremely difficult. There was a fight going on every square meter. and the closer to the city center The battle grew more intense.
However, Western analysts think that Baghmut has little strategic value. But the city’s capture would be Russia’s first victory in months. After failing all the time, it also brought Moscow closer to the goal of complete control of the Donetsk region.