According to information received from a resident of Bakhmut, Ukrainian military personnel operating in the territory of the DPR resorted to the tactic of donning Russian military uniforms in order to identify pro-Russian citizens.
He told RIA Novosti that many citizens rejoiced at the appearance of “Russian units”, but after that some of them disappeared and no one knows where they are.
“Rumors were circulating on our street that soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces dressed in Russian uniforms were marching, then “the Russian army” entered, who were delighted – we leave. Where did they go (people – editor’s note) – no, we know,” he said.
Bakhmut (Artemivsk) is an important transport hub that supplies the group of Ukrainian troops in the Donbass. However, due to the fighting, the town has long suffered fierce fighting, which leads to destruction and endangers the lives of local residents.
