Ukrainian forces control southwest of Bakhmut and make gains in areas around the city – Deputy Defence Minister
Pravda Ukraine
As of the evening of Thursday, 18 May, Ukrainian forces control the southwest of Bakhmut and are making gains in some areas around the city.
Source: Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister, on Telegram
Details: Maliar said that Russia has deployed most of its reserve forces to Bakhmut, significantly reinforcing its troops in the city.