Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian PMC Vagner and the Russian army of the Russian army with the “capture” of the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, the Kremlin press service reports.
“Vladimir Putin congratulates Vagner assault detachments, as well as all military personnel of the RF Armed Forces, who provided them with the necessary support and cover of flanks with the end of the operation to liberate Artemovsk (Ukrainian name” Bakhmut ” – approx.” Anadolu “) “, – said in the message
“All distinguished ones will be presented to state awards,” the press service noted.
The founder of the Russian PMC Vagner Evgeny Prigozhin previously reported that Bakhmut completely transferred to the control of Russian forces.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that control over the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region of Ukraine has passed to the Armed Forces of Russia.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine refuted the full capture of Bakhmut by Russian forces. Closer in the evening, on May 20, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Anna Maryar, reported to Telegram that the situation in Bakhmut is critical.
“In Bakhmut, heavy battles. The situation is critical. At the same time, our troops keep the defense in the” Airplane “area, – the deputy minister wrote.