The Armed Forces of Ukraine denied Russians' claim of capturing Krasna Hora near Bakhmut

The Armed Forces of Ukraine denied Russians' claim of capturing Krasna Hora near Bakhmut

The Spokesman of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Serhii Cherevatyi, said this in comments to CNN and Suspilne.

"There are ongoing battles. We are keeping it under control," Cherevatyi is quoted as saying by CNN.

He also added that Russian troops have the ability to fire in the direction of Bakhmut.

"The enemy shelled the Bakhmut direction 85 times. There were 33 combat engagements. There were 25 shellings and 19 combat actions in the area of Bakhmut. We can supply weapons, food, equipment, medicines, and to evacuate the wounded from there," he added.