Umerov visits combat units of the Defense Forces in the Eastern sector
Kyiv • UNN
Umerov visited combat units in the Eastern sector, where Russian troops are trying to push deeper into Ukrainian positions, concentrating west of Bakhmut, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are thwarting their plans through courage, training and the use of modern technology.
Russian troops are trying to push deeper into the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, concentrating to break through west of the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk region. However, the Defense Forces are disrupting the enemy's plans. This was stated by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who visited combat units in the eastern sector the day before, UNN reports.
I visited combat units in the Eastern sector. The situation is tense. The enemy is trying to push deeper into the positions of the Defense Forces, concentrating on a breakthrough west of Bakhmut. Despite the enemy's numerical superiority, we are effectively disrupting these plans thanks to the courage, training and professionalism of our defenders, who successfully use modern technological systems to counter the enemy, who is trying to gain an advantage in manpower
The Minister of Defense also awarded state awards and ministerial insignia to servicemen who distinguished themselves in heavy battles with the overwhelming enemy.
On April 14, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the Russian military leadership had set a task for its troops to capture Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region by May 9. The Ukrainian military command has taken measures to significantly reinforce Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades in this area with ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare equipment
