In Bakhmut, part of the 72nd brigade of the regular army of the Russian Federation was destroyed-the commander of the 3rd OSHBR

The forces of defense, in addition to the destruction of the personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, have been able to increase the exchange fund of Ukraine. According to command, the Russians lost more than 200 people killed and injured. The Russian 72nd Separate Rifle Brigade suffered significant losses in Bakhmut. About it in an interview with RBC-Ukraine told V. O. Commander of the 3rd OSHBR, Major Rodion Kudryashov.

"I would like to point out that the 72nd brigade of regular troops of the Russian Federation lost physically two company-more than 100 people" two hundred "and more than 100 people" three hundred "," he said. According to the military, such figures indicate that the Armed Forces have erased one battalion of the 72nd brigade of the Russian Federation.

"There were also a lot of military personnel or Wagner or the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who were hastily left their positions before the operation, or in the period of time they could afford to leave their positions safely," he said. Kudryashov added that the Russian troops turned to the second or third line of their defense during the offensive actions of the 3rd OSHB. "And the most pleasant thing we were able to increase our exchange fund," said the commander of the 3rd OSHB.

In the morning construction of the General Staff of the Armed Forces in May 22 it was stated that in the Bakhmut direction the enemy continues offensive actions. Last day, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation unsuccessfully tried to regain lost positions south of Ivanivsky. More, offensive actions in the direction of Grigorivka, but unsuccessful. Air Force took place in Bakhmut and Ivanovsky.

The following settlements also suffered hostile shelling: Vasyukivka, Orikhovo-Vasilivka, Markovo, Ivanivske, Stupochka, White Gora, Toretsk and New York (Donetsk Region). We will remind, on May 21 the deputy chairman of the Ministry of Defense Anna Malyar said that the Armed Forces took Bakhmut in the penalty and attack the invaders. According to her, it is very difficult for the enemy to stay in the city.