(ANSA) - KIEV, MARCH 13 - "Violent fighting" with Russian forces is underway in the center of Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine.
This was stated by the commander of the Kiev ground troops and the information was also confirmed by the Russian side.
The Russians "attack from multiple directions" to "advance towards the central districts", said commander Syrsky, quoted by the army press office.
"All enemy attempts to capture the city are repulsed by artillery, tanks and other firepower. The defense of the fortress continues!" Sirsky stressed. , head of the Wagner group.
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