Prigozhin announced “more than successful grinding” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Artemovsk

The founder of Wagner, Prigozhin, said that Russian forces are successfully “grinding” the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Artemovsk

The founder of Wagner PMC, Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that in Artemovsk, the Russian military successfully “grind” the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Prigozhin’s words are quoted by his press service.

“Our task is to grind the Ukrainian army, not to give them the opportunity to gather in a counteroffensive,” he said. “We are doing this more than successfully, and I can rate my guys’ actions with 5 points.”

At the same time, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will continue to hold Artemivsk, since its loss “will help Russia expand the front.” The Ukrainian leader also acknowledged that the situation in Artemovsk remains difficult for the Ukrainian army.