[ Analysis ] Secret plan of Wagner PMC in their Bakhmut Offensive

In a curious turn of event, Zelenskyy puts out a very public video, claiming that he accepted his generals’ decision to stay and fight for Bakhmut; instead of the tactical/organised withdrawal that is reportedly underway.

This could either be Zelenskyy throwing the generals under the bus; or perhaps the generals indeed is responding to the Wagner PMC’s ammunition woes; to ride on the effectivenss of the counteroffensives thus far, to retake the surrounding regions of Bakhmut.

Meanwhile, Russian forces captured more than half of the eastern part of Bakhmut with just parts of the south-east of the city still under Ukrainian control.

Watch the entire video for the full Situation Report (SITREP).