Russians gain ground in Battle of Bakhmout, Ukrainians resist

O. is a sniper. Hidden in a building in Bakhmout (Ukraine), he adjusts his aim. The Russian target is 1,200 meters away. With his group, he then prepares to make a reconnaissance mission in the center of the city. They advance under shellfire. In recent days, the situation has become increasingly tense. The former legionnaire, who spent five years in France, explains the military situation.

“At least 50% of the city is taken”

“At least 50% of the city is taken. So yes, they continue to advance”he said. “The situation is very tough, very complicated, the assaults, the Russian attacks continue permanently. The strikes, the shots of all calibers continue”, continues the soldier. The Ukrainian forces are resisting despite everything. On one of the artillery positions, in the suburbs of Bakhmout, shells are fired by both sides. “Bakhmut is still standing”assures a Ukrainian soldier.