Russian command has two territorial defense regiments, also known as "mobilized," stationed in Bahmut, as military expert Oleg Zhdanov reported.
"Our Special Operations Forces go there for hunting. We create a nightmare these 'mobilized,' not allowing them to rest. Plus, artillery support inflicts maximum damage there. But we don't storm the city itself, no offensive actions are carried out in Bahmut," he stated.
According to Zhdanov, the Russian army is suffering significant losses in the Bahmut direction:
"We are practically engaging in head-to-head battles. On some sections, the enemy tries to regain lost ground, especially around Klishchiivka​. The enemy doesn't calm down and attempts counterattacks in hopes of reclaiming their positions, although our forces have long solidified there, and the area has been cleared. Our troops occupy all dominant heights around Klishchiivka​... Our artillery has taken the main Bahmut-Horlivka road under fire control, which greatly complicates logistics for Bakhmut and everything located northwest of Bakhmut, all the way to Soledar."
On the Kupyansk direction, as noted by Zhdanov, positional battles are taking place:
"The situation has quieted down a bit, but the enemy continues regrouping and is preparing to attempt to resume an offensive operation in the near future."
Regarding the Lyman direction, according to the expert, positional battles and artillery duels are ongoing:
"The most active part of the front turned out to be Bilohorivka. All attacks have been repelled. We have retained all our positions."
