Bakhmut is key point for us – Ukraine's Defence Council Secretary

Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, notes that the defence of Bakhmut on the Donetsk front is now of key importance, if the situation changes, the decision will be made by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff.

Source: Danilov in an interview with Radio Svoboda

Quote: "The phrase ‘hold Bakhmut’ has a purely military meaning. We held a meeting at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, and it was once again confirmed by Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi, General Syrskyi, and all those present at the meeting that Bakhmut is very important to us and a key point.

We understand that this annoys some people, and some people think that we should give in. But this is our land, and we have no right not to defend it.

If our military makes certain decisions, they will be discussed at the Staff’s meeting, and then we will take certain actions."

Details: Danilov recalled that every day, a huge number of terrorists who invaded Ukrainian territory remain near Bakhmut forever.

Quote: "The land around Bakhmut is littered with them. That is, wherever these terrorists are today, they remain there. This is a very important and key point for us.

At least until that period, before the start of other military operations, Bakhmut is a very important fortress for us. You are right that this is our fortress."

Previously: Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesperson for the eastern grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated that the defence of Bakhmut is key to the future counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on this front.

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