Russia-Ukraine battle information: Russia struggling heavy losses in Bakhmut, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned his forces are persevering with to inflict heavy losses on attacking Russian fighters within the besieged front-line metropolis of Bakhmut, as Kremlin-backed mercenaries concede the battle is rising harder as they strategy the town middle, bombarded by artillery and tank hearth.

In his nightly handle, Zelensky mentioned Ukraine killed “more than 1,100” Russian fighters in Bakhmut previously week, whereas one other 1,500 had been out of motion due to the severity of their accidents. Russian gear and ammunition depots had been additionally destroyed, he mentioned. The Washington Post couldn’t independently confirm his claims. Analysts have mentioned the months of bloody combating in Bakhmut have been pricey for each side.