Ukraine's strategic city Bakhmut may soon go under Russia's control, 85 attacks in last 24 hours

The strategically important city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine has been besieged, with only one road linking it to the rest of Ukraine. Efforts are on to completely encircle Bakhmut by capturing this route. This was stated by Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.

The battle to capture and defend Bakhmut has been going on for about seven months. Meanwhile, the US has indicated an early announcement of $400 million in military aid to Ukraine. In this assistance, America can give state-of-the-art armored military vehicles. 

Deepened crisis on Bakhmut

During the war, the US has given about $32 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Prigogine has requested Ukrainian President Zelensky to order Ukrainian soldiers to leave Bakhmut in order to save their lives. Volodymyr Nazarenko, deputy head of Ukraine's National Guard, said fighting was going on around Bakhmut day and night. The situation there is serious.

The Ukrainian army is facing shortage of ammunition

The Russian army wants to capture Bakhmut at all costs, regardless of losses. The army of Ukraine is stopping the enemy, responding to the attacks by all means. Russian army is losing hundreds of lives to advance one meter. But the Ukrainian army is running short of arms and ammunition. 

Russian army carried out 85 attacks on Bakhmut in the last 24 hours

Ukraine's General Staff has said that in the past 24 hours the Russian army has carried out 85 attacks on Bakhmut. Amidst the attacks, the Ukrainian army has started digging new trenches on the borders of the city of Bakhmut. Now an attempt will be made to stop the Russian army by establishing a front there.

Schulz reached America, will discuss with Biden

German Chancellor Olof Schulz, who arrived in America, will discuss the Ukraine war in a meeting with US President Biden. In this conversation, there will also be discussion on giving arms assistance to Ukraine.

Germany has announced to give its main battle tank Leopard to Ukraine in February itself, but it is not yet clear when these tanks will be given. Germany's restraint on the question of military aid to Ukraine has been criticized by many countries as wrong. But Germany is acting according to its circumstances.