It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Telegram press service of Prigozhin.

“The Armed Forces of Ukraine in Artyomovsk are adding additional reserves and are trying with all their might to keep the city.

Tens of thousands of fighters of the Ukrainian army are fiercely resisting, the bloody battles are increasing every day, ”he said.

Earlier it was reported that the Stupki microdistrict in the city of Artyomovsk came under the control of Wagner PMC fighters.