We consider Bakhmut our fortress, he says. We consider our soldiers who have fallen here heroes. If we get accelerated weapons, especially long-range, we will not only gain ground around Bakhmut, but we will also begin to de-occupy Donbas.
On the recordFebruary 2, 2023
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasizes the importance of Bakhmut and the need for accelerated weaponry to reclaim territory.
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