On Sunday, April 29, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian army stated that the country's forces still maintain control over a main supply route to the eastern city of Bakhmut. This control comes as the head of the Wagner mercenary group threatened that if Moscow does not send more ammunition, the group will withdraw some of its forces from the city. Russian forces have been trying for 10 months to penetrate the unoccupied areas of the devastated city of 70,000. Kyiv is determined to defend Bakhmut, which Russia sees as a platform for attacks on other cities. Serhiy Chervaty, spokesperson for Ukrainian forces in the east, said in an interview with a local news website that the Russians have been talking for weeks about capturing the 'Road of Life' and continuing attacks on the city. He described the situation as 'really difficult' and added, 'Our defense forces have not allowed the Russians to cut off our supply route.' The 'Road of Life' is a vital route between the devastated Bakhmut and the nearby city of Chasiv Yar, located about 17 kilometers to the west. The senior military command of Ukraine stated in their daily update on Sunday that Ukrainian forces repelled 58 Russian attacks over the past day along a section of the front line extending from Bakhmut through Avdiivka to Marinka in the southern Donetsk region. According to military analysts, if Bakhmut falls, the city of Chasiv Yar, which is situated at a higher elevation, is likely to be the next target of Russian attacks, although Ukrainian forces have established defensive fortifications nearby. News image | Ukrainian forces battling Russian invaders near 'Bakhmut' using Western weapons 'Unsuccessful attack' by Russia in the past 24 hours on Ukraine; Zelensky wanted to fight 'to the death' The European Union finalizes its arms supply program for Ukraine New Russian missile attacks on Ukraine left 9 dead A Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine resulted in 5 deaths Forced retreat of Ukraine from Bakhmut; Europe sanctions the Russian 'Wagner' group.
Ukrainian Army: Supply Route to Bakhmut Under Our Control
The Ukrainian army maintains control over a crucial supply route to Bakhmut amid ongoing Russian attacks. The Wagner group threatens to withdraw forces unless Moscow provides more ammunition. This situation is critical as Bakhmut is seen as a strategic point for further Russian offensives.
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📰 What Happened
The Ukrainian army maintains control over a key supply route to Bakhmut amid ongoing Russian attacks. The Wagner Group threatens to withdraw unless more ammunition is supplied by Moscow.
- Ukrainian forces control a vital supply route to Bakhmut.
- The Wagner Group has threatened to withdraw forces due to ammunition shortages.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Bakhmut has been a focal point of intense fighting in the Ukraine conflict, with both sides seeing it as strategically important.
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