Battlefield Update - 2023-05-21 (1)

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Rybar

🇷🇺🇺🇦 Liberation of Artiomovsk (Bakhmut)

situation as of end of May 20, 2023

After the flight of the 60th and 93rd SMBRs, as well as 241 brigades of the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the southwestern outskirts of Bakhmut, the assault detachments of the Wagner PMC completely liberated the city. Until May 25, the territories will be cleaned from the presence of Ukrainian formations.

Despite the long-awaited success, the situation at the front is only approaching the active phase. The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost tens of thousands of people during the defense of Bakhmut and Soledar, but parts of the strategic reserve were not involved.

New formations from the 9th and 10th Army Corps are in the rear areas and are preparing for an attack. The radio intercepts of the members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted the third decade of May as a possible start of the offensive.

In recent weeks, artillery units have been preparing guns for intensive shelling, and ammunition has been brought to warehouses. And at the tactical level, combat orders have already been sent out.

🔻Artiomovsk is liberated, and this victory will go down in history as one of the largest battles. And it is his fall that can become a catalyst for the start of the long-awaited offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Taking into account the flank attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Artiomovsk, the accumulation of formations in the Zaporozhye and South-Donetsk directions, as well as in the Kupyansko-Svatovsky direction, it is there that the main attacks of the enemy should be expected.

#Bakhmut #Artiomovsk #Russia #Ukraine

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Today, May the 20th of 2023, is safe to say that has become historical. This is the day that lots have been waiting for.

So, it would be great to provide some insight on what happens next:

For those who don't think that the capture of Artyomovsk is strategic or important are people who have fallen for western propaganda.

Basics first: It's extremely important to consider how symbolic this city/town has become throughout the SMO. Before, people didn't even know this place existed, but now pretty much everyone following this conflict has heard of the name "Bakhmut" but most importantly, it's real name - Artemovsk.

Why am I mentioning this? Well, because this victory is not only a simple territorial gain. It's also a huge political and moral blow to the Nazi government of Ukraine and its army. Zelensky clearly instructed to hold it as much as the nazis could. He clinged on the last centimeter disregarding the amount of casualties his army took. This is a giveaway on how important it is. Unfortunately, innocent souls were annihilated. Yes, between the nazis there was regular people who did not want to fight but was thrown as fresh meat. So out of respect, I'll state - RIP those who were dragged by force and died forcibly serving the interests of the most corrupted drug addict out there.

Such a political and moral blow means that the Nazi army might start to finally recognize the irrational decisions of its leadership. People might finally wake up. Lots of Ukrainians have promised to go after the government officials once this is over, but now? Probably more are wishing to do the same. Still, let's not forget that it might not end up this way. Ukrainians have been brain washed "a la" Nazi.

The fall of Artyomovsk might or might not indicate the beginning of the end. But it certainly unfolds a new phase on this conflict.

As for it's military significance, lots already know that it is an important transportation hub. Artemovsk opens the roads to key cities, and will make it easier for our troops to move along the map, and that also means, the expansion of our logitics, possibly giving us the opportunity to open a new logistical hub.

URA! And huge thank you to our fighters. Your courage is respected on the highest levels. Keep working brothers.

- Sir Cheburashka

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