Record 54 clashes per day take place near Bakhmut
A total of 124 attacks from different types of artillery and a record 54 clashes were carried out on the Bakhmut front over the course of the past 24 hours.
Source: Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesperson for the Eastern Military command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on air at the national 24/7 news broadcast
Details: According to Cherevatyi, difficult battles are taking place near Bakhmut, but the occupiers did not manage to cut off the supply routes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
When asked about the information of the British intelligence about possible Russian advance to the Bakhmut – Kostiantynivka highway, Cherevatyi answered that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are indeed trying to gain control over this area, but there is a counter-battery fight in order to reduce the Russians' ability to hit the highway.
Quote: "The Defence Forces have the opportunity to deliver weapons, provisions, and other necessary things to Bakhmut and transport the wounded."
More details: Cherevatyi added that there are different supply routes, but did not provide details.
Background: According to British intelligence, as of 7 February, Russian troops probably achieved tactical success in two key sectors near Bakhmut and Vuhledar.
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