Liberation of Kreminna will weaken Russian positions near Bakhmut

Serhii Haidai, the Head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration, has explained that the liberation of Kreminna city (Luhansk Oblast) will open up two fronts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and allow them to strike at the Russians who are attacking Bakhmut.

Source: Serhii Haidai, on air at the national 24/7 news broadcast

Quote: "It is impossible to exaggerate the importance here because two fronts are opening [from Kreminna – ed.].

One is to Starobilsk, and it will be the de-occupied logistics centre of the Luhansk Oblast. And then, it will be very difficult for the enemy to transfer any reserves or equipment or personnel because all roads leading from Starobilsk can be taken under fire control.

Well, and the second direction is Rubizhne-Severodonetsk. This will help [us] break this grouping, which constantly attacks Bakhmut."

Background: The Ukrainian army has advanced 2.5 kilometres over the past week towards the city of Kreminna in Luhansk Oblast.

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