26 Russians killed, two captured: Russian assault fails near Bakhmut

Russian assault units attempted to attack the positions of Ukrainian border guards on the outskirts of Bakhmut on 5 February, but the assault was successfully repelled. 9 Russians have been killed, 15 wounded and two captured.

Source: Ukraine's State Border Guard Service on Telegram

Quote: "Under mortar fire and suffering losses, the invaders reached the suburban buildings. Barrage fire from automatic grenade launchers stopped the attack wave. Small enemy groups were killed in close combat."

Details: It is reported that during the sweep, border guards captured a member of Wagner Group mercenaries and a conscripted man from Tatarstan. One of them was wounded and left to die by his own men.

The captured occupiers have been provided with medical assistance and handed over to the authorised bodies.

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