The Russian occupation troops tried to attack the stronghold of the border guards near Bakhmut, but were defeated, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine informs on Telegram.

" Artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and border guards mortars defeated the mercenaries while they were turning to attack. We finished off the enemy in a shooting battle,"

Ukrainian military eliminated eight invaders and wounded 13.

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The Institute for the Study of War calls the defense of Bakhmut strategically correct, despite its cost for Ukraine. Although further efforts in this direction will be significant and will be accompanied by similar counteroffensive efforts in other sectors, Kyiv would pay a significant price for the capture of Bakhmut by Russian troops..