Prigogine announced the capture of the mite under Bakhmut: the General Staff of the Armed Forces refutes (photo)

The Wagner Group owner also recognized the professionalism of the Ukrainian army and denied Russia's information about the "escape" of the Armed Forces from Bakhmut. The invaders from the Wagner Group allegedly managed to establish control of the mite of Donetsk region. On January 19, the head of the mercenaries Yevgeny Prigogin, whose statement was published by the press service of Koncord -controlled company.

It is reported that the fighters of the Wagner Group allegedly managed to capture the settlement of Klishchiyivka, located near the front -line Bakhmut. The statement said that the settlement was occupied only by the forces of mercenaries. Yevgeny Prigogin noted that fierce battles are being conducted near the mite, and the forces of Ukraine's defense "cling to each meter What to learn. The Armed Forces work clearly, harmoniously. We have something to learn.

But in any case, the Wagner PEC units go forward. Bakhmut settlement will be taken, " - said in the report of Prigogine. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the morning summary from January 19 reported that the Armed Forces continue to conduct offensive operations in the Bakhmut direction. According to command of the command, Ukrainian military personnel have shotstanding. In the area of ​​14 settlements, including near Bakhmut, Soledar and Kingyevka.

The capture of the last settlement was not further reported. Note that the day earlier, January 18, the White House commented on the situation in eastern Ukraine, where fierce fighting continues. Yes, representative, representative National Security Councils for US Presidential Administration, John Kirby, have questioned the fact that the Russian troops managed to fully capture the Soledar.