Russians are pulling Wagnerians to Bakhmut, trying to take city under control by May 9, - Maliar

In order to take control of Bakhmut by 9 May, the Russians are pulling Wagner’s men from other areas and replacing them with the paratrooper assault units currently fighting in that area.

This was reported by Deputy Minister of Defence Hanna Maliar, Censor.NET reports.

"Our soldiers are not allowing the enemy to break through the defenses. In addition, Ukrainian artillery fire destroyed Wagner's ammunition storage sites," the statement said.