The Commander of the Eastern Group of Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, regularly works in the area of ​​hostilities. In particular, yesterday, he visited the hottest sections of the front in the Bakhmut direction.

According to the Military Media Center, where he heard the commanders of military units and groups about the progress of the defense and problematic issues that need immediate resolution.

On the spot, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi made operational decisions and set tasks.

"Our courageous soldiers exhausted the Wagnerites by their actions, so the enemy is now forced to involve special forces and airborne assault units in the battles for Bakhmut. The fighting is fierce on both sides.

The enemy switched to the so-called "Syrian" scorched earth tactics. Destroys buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery fire. Bakhmut's defense continues. The situation is difficult but under control," said Oleksandr Syrskyi.

The Commander also met with the personnel of the Ground Forces, Airborne Assault Forces, and Territorial Defense brigades, who are heroically resisting the enemy's offensive in the Bakhmut direction and awarded the best fighters with awards, valuable gifts, and cash prizes.