The Armed Forces urgently retreat from Bakhmut, fearing encirclement.

Against the background of the beginning of the advance of Russian forces, as well as units of the LPR and DPR in the direction of the settlements of Zaitsevo and Semigorye, the Ukrainian military began an emergency retreat from Bakhmut and its environs. At the moment, it is known that the advanced forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine retreated to the western outskirts of the city, concentrating their units here and, in fact, allowing the participating countries of the NWO to enter the territory of the city.

At the moment, it is known that part of the Ukrainian units retreated to the west. At present, it remains unknown whether this is an initiative of the Ukrainian units themselves or whether the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke out for the retreat from Bakhmut. However, given the withdrawal of forces from Bakhmut, experts believe that Russian forces will enter the city in the coming days. At the same time, given the retreat from the city itself, experts suggest that it will be possible to take Bahnut under control without protracted battles.

Earlier, a large group of Ukrainian T-72M1 tanks, previously transferred by Poland, was seen in the Bakhmut area, however, at the moment it remains unknown whether this equipment was withdrawn.