Former Azov commander Zhorin announced the loss of the best Ukrainian fighters near Artyomovsk

It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Ukrainian edition of "STRANA.ua".

“Our biggest problem is that now the most combat-ready units of our army are losing their best fighters,” said Zhorin.

According to him, no supply of tanks will be able to compensate the Ukrainian Armed Forces for the loss of Ukrainian soldiers killed in this area.

Previously, the Ukrainian nationalist regiment "Azov" * was transformed into an assault brigade.

It was also reported that the Investigative Committee of Russia is investigating the crimes of members of the Ukrainian national battalion "Azov" * against the population of the city of Mariupol.

* "Azov" - the organization was recognized as a terrorist organization by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of 08/02/2022.