NSDC Secretary: Situation in Bakhmut extremely challenging but controlled

The Ukrainian military continue holding defense in the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut. The situation is extremely challenging but controlled there.

The relevant statement was made by National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Secretary Oleksiy Danilov during a nationwide telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Bakhmut has been a hot spot for four months now. The situation is difficult, but we understand that this is our land, and we have to defend it. The fiercest battles are taking place there. The situation is extremely challenging but controlled,” Danilov told.

In addition, Danilov emphasized that a huge number of Russian invaders are eliminated in this direction on a daily basis.