Border guards repel two Wagnerites' attacks near Bakhmut, killing eight occupiers

The situation on the Bakhmut front remains tense, with border guard units fighting with the occupiers twice yesterday: eight invaders were killed, and eight more were wounded.

Source: State Border Guard Service

Details: It is stated that one fight took place on the evening of 16 March and lasted for about an hour. Border guards stopped the advance of Russian infantry through suburban areas with grenade launchers.

A fierce confrontation in one of Bakhmut's industrial areas also continued during daylight hours. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine notes that the Russians are using large units of the Wagner Group to break through the defence line in this area.

In addition, the occupiers actively used the artillery to support the attack, and the vast majority of buildings in this location were destroyed.

Quote: "Despite the constant shelling, the State Border Guard Service repelled the enemy assault in close combat. The border guards killed eight invaders and wounded eight more in the gunfights."

Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda or become our patron!