Nato in a race to stockpile ammunition amid ‘chaotic shelling’ in Bakhmut
Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg. Picture: GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE/REUTERS
Bakhmut is a prime objective for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and its capture would give Russia a new foothold in the Donetsk region and a rare victory after several months of setbacks. The Donetsk and Luhansk regions make up the Donbas, Ukraine’s industrial heartland, now partially occupied by Russia which wants full control.
Nazarenko said that, although no fighting was taking place in the city centre, the defenders were prepared to meet any assault. He said on Monday: “Preparations for this offensive are already under way, the amount of shelling, air strikes and attacks by small groups has already increased. We are waiting for them to start massive round-the-clock attacks.”The UN’s human rights office said on Monday that it had recorded 7,199 civilian deaths and 11,756 wounded since Russia’s February 24 invasion, mostly from shelling and missile and air strikes. However, it believed the actual figure was far higher.
A Ukrainian serviceman walks on a road outside the front-line town of Bakhmut, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, February 13 2023. Picture: REUTERS
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