President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Freedom reports citing correspondents. The visit of the head of state to the city was not announced.

“He visited the advanced positions, awarded the fighters with distinctions and valuable gifts.. The president has already left Bakhmut,” said the speaker of the OPU, Sergei Nikiforov, in a commentary to Suspіlna..

As the Wall Street Journal wrote, Bakhmut has become the main battlefield in the war, to which Ukraine and Russia are still sending more troops, tanks and artillery.. This concentration of firepower was rare in the 10 months since the start of the Russian invasion.. The publication noted that the battle for Bakhmut became a defining test for the prospects of the Russian army in Ukraine..

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Recall, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russians are turning Bakhmut into scorched ruins. Meanwhile, the military notes that the city is not as important strategically as from a psychological point of view..

According to a member of the " However, he notes that they may soon have a dramatic situation with ammunition at the front, especially in non-priority areas, such as Bakhmut and Soledar.. APU should take advantage of this.