A Ukrainian fighter from the 3rd Separate Special Purpose Brigade, commander of the 1st Assault Battalion, shared that during a successful operation in Bahmut, Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Private Military Company were the first to flee, while the regular Russian army attempted to resist. This contradicts the claims made by the Wagner Group leader.
Source: CNN.
Details: In its report, CNN informs that Ukraine has regained control of some positions in Bachmut.
The commander of the 1st Assault Battalion “Rollo” revealed that the leader of the Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, is lying about Russian regular army troops fleeing from positions in Bachmut. According to him, the Wagner mercenaries were the first to flee.
Direct speech: “Prigozhin is lying. Wagnerites were the first to flee from the battlefield. And the regular Russian army was still fighting.”
The commander said that the operation was planned, and this time the weather allowed for the use of all the weapons.
In particular, the defenders used HIMARS against the Russians who were gathering to reinforce their positions. The occupiers surrendered only after they were surrounded.
According to him, the enemy’s reserve was far away, which allowed for the destruction and pushing back of the enemy.
It is reported that in the battle, Russian occupiers lost between 200 and 300 soldiers.
Currently, the 3rd Assault Brigade is carrying out combat missions on the front as part of Tactical Group “A.”
This formation is primarily composed of soldiers from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Other special units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are also included in TG “A.” The group is commanded by Andriy Biletsky.
For several consecutive months, the personnel of the formation has been successfully defeating the enemy on the front line in Bakhmut.