Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues.
Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country.
We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 13th (Japan time), including the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)
Combatant Recruitment Centers Opened in 42 Russian Cities
The head of the Russian private military company Wagner, which puts combatants on the front lines, announced on the 10th that it had opened combatant recruitment centers in 42 cities in Russia, indicating its intention to respond to the shortage of troops.
On the other hand, several Russian independent media reported on the 12th that the wives and mothers of soldiers mobilized from the Moscow region were being thrown to the front lines without their families being included in the assault force without training, and President Putin said. In response, he said he was appealing to have his family returned, suggesting that dissatisfaction is still smoldering in Russia.
US think tank Battle of Bakhmut “It is difficult for the Russian side to advance”
The Russian side seems to be launching a ferocious attack to encircle Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. I received it,” he announced.
The Ukrainian army is believed to have built up a defensive line in the west and is putting up a thorough resistance, even though the eastern side of Bakhmut is under Russian control. seems to be becoming more difficult.”
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry also claims that the Russians have launched attacks in key locations in the Donetsk region, such as Liman and Audiiyka, but has repulsed many of them.