Russia's Defense Minister Shoigu, who continues to invade Ukraine, emphasized on the 7th that he would not slow down his attacks on Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, where Russia is intensifying its attacks, saying, "If we seize control of Bakhmut, we will be able to invade even deeper." Did.
Russia's Defense Minister Shoigu announced at an executive meeting held at the Ministry of Defense on the 7th that five villages in eastern Donetsk and Kharkiv provinces were under control of the situation on the front line of Ukraine's ongoing military invasion.
Regarding Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian strongholds where Russia has intensified its offensive and fierce fighting continues, he said, "This is an important defense base for the Ukrainian army in the Donbass region," and added, "If we take control of this, we will be able to reach even deeper." We can invade," he emphasized his stance of not slackening offense.
In addition, he criticized the military support and training of Ukraine by the West, and showed a bullish stance, saying, "NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization support for Ukraine has not led to Ukraine's success on the battlefield."
On the other hand, the Ukrainian side has reiterated its willingness to fight against Bakhmut, with President Zelensky announcing on the 6th that he will not withdraw.
In addition, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Bereschuk told local media on the 7th that up to 4,000 citizens, including 38 children, are still believed to remain underground in Bakhmut. It clarifies a difficult situation.