AFP: Ukrainian military retreat from Artemivsk in small groups

“Bakhmut will fall… We are almost surrounded,” the source said, adding that the units were gradually withdrawing in small groups.According to him, the only way out of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) is through rutted roads leading to Chasov Yar, if the tanks get stuck there, they can become the target of artillery fire, reports RIA News .Earlier, another Ukrainian serviceman told Military Watch about huge casualties and a “meat grinder” for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Artemivsk. He called the colossal intensity of Russian artillery work in the city.Meanwhile, former US Marine Troy Offenbecker, who now fights as a mercenary for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Artyomovsk, said the life expectancy of a Ukrainian soldier on the front line was around four hours. According to him, since mid-February, Russian forces have made significant progress in advancing into the city of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) .