During the day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 133 invaders near Bakhmut, another 176 were wounded. the Russians use outdated technology, which indicates the depletion of potential.
“Bakhmut today is the main target of the enemy, the concentration of all his attacking efforts. During this day, he attacked our positions in this direction 19 times, shelled our positions 229 times with various systems and calibers of barrel and rocket artillery, carried out 2 air raids. We, on the other hand, under during the repulse of these attacks, 133 occupiers were destroyed, 176 were wounded. Also, the Zhytel electronic warfare station and two Strizh stations, two enemy self-propelled guns, two howitzer guns, IFV and 8 field ammunition depots were destroyed,” the spokesman informed.
Answering the question whether the aggressors manage to quickly replenish their reserves, Cherevaty noted that, unfortunately, the enemy has reserves, but every day the Ukrainian defenders are doing everything to reduce this reserve. In addition, the use of outdated equipment such as BMP-1 or BTR-60, T-62 tanks indicates that the enemy’s potential is being depleted, he said.
Cherevaty also expressed hope that the Russians’ attempts to take Bakhmut by May 9 will be neutralized by the heroic struggle of the Ukrainian defenders.
“Even if you look at it strategically, it already looks a bit funny, when for such the largest country in the world, the main trophy on May 9 will be the capture of the district center,” the spokesman said.
