Servicemen of the SBGSU as a part of Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring russian-occupiers force near fortress-town Bakhmut.

During previous day, border guards conducted several fights against invaders on this direction. The enemy tried to conduct battle for reconnaissance purpose in the direction of border guard’s stronghold near Bakhmut. Our warriors liquidated 2 intelligence officers and 3 more were injured.

In the night enemy started more scale assault. Invaders used infantry from different direction for this assault. Artillery of the Defense Forces stroke enemy’s infantry and greatly decreased their offense potential. Border guards stopped advancement of the enemy in close battle. Positional battle had been carrying out during all night and our warriors had stopped enemies. Enemy's casualties are still calculating.