The President of Ukraine described the war-battered city as Ukraine's frontline 'fortress' during a visit today on Tuesday, December, 20, 2022. Speaking to Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut, President Zelensky said: 'Here in Donbas, you're protecting all of Ukraine. Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian military contractor, are reported to be leading the charge in Bakhmut. Some 100,000 Russian troops were 'dead, injured or have deserted' in the invasion, U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said. Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian military contractor, are reported to be leading the charge in Bakhmut.

Source: The Nation December 20, 2022 21:03 UTC