Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked dozens of towns near the city of Bakhmut, located in eastern Ukraine, with tanks, mortars, guns and artillery rockets, The Guardian reports.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported three missile strikes, 10 airstrikes and 62 strikes from multiple rocket systems.

“In the direction of Bakhmut, the enemy opened fire with tanks, mortars, guns and rocket artillery on 25 settlements, including Spirne, Berestov, Soledar, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka, Chasiv Yar, Stupochki, Bila Gora, Diliivka and Opytne of the Donetsk region. “, said the daily update posted on the Facebook account.

In the Donetsk region, there is a fierce struggle between Ukrainian troops, who are trying to protect the city of Bakhmut and gain a foothold in the east, and Russian troops, who have been attacking for months, trying to capture it.

The Ukrainian military man filmed himself in the center of Bakhmut, which, according to him, is under constant fire, including at the time of the shooting. Although he could not provide many details, he claims that Russian attacks are being repulsed and his comrades are attacking enemy positions.

Russia has increased the number of troops, weapons and military equipment that are transferred to the front line in Ukraine by rail, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Friday, Ukrainian Pravda reports.

The Ukrainian military also reported that Russian troops continue to advance in the Donetsk areas of Bakhmut, Avdiyivka and Lyman.

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