 Russia loses the most prepared and capable part of its army in Bakhmut. Oleksandr Sirsky, commander of the Ukrainian ground forces, has stated that the relevance of continuing the defense of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast is only increasing. Sirsky said, Every day of the city's defense allows us to win time to prepare reserves and prepare for future offensive operations, at the same time in their fight for this fortress. The enemy is losing the most prepared and capable part of their army. The Wagner Group's assault units. The commander drew attention to the latest statements by the owner of the criminal Wagner Group, private military company Yegevny Prigozin, who confirmed that the capture of the city would allow the occupiers to further attack with the use of army and landing units on combat equipment. This proves the significant role of Bakhmut in our group's general defense system. Thousands of enemies who died at the storming of the city are an explicit confirmation of that. Sirsky emphasised he added that every day of stable resistance gives precious time to reduce the offensive capacities of the Russian invaders.