Ukrainian Army advance in Klishchiivka area near Bakhmut - AFU officer Kudriashov

Deputy Commander of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, Major Rodion Kudriashov, said this on Espreso TV. 

“It is in this area (Klishchiivka - ed.) that the Armed Forces are improving the situation. We have the initiative and are moving forward with our forces and means. These are very important steps to not only defeat the enemy, but also to actually change the tactical setup in this area,” he said.

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