Taking control of Artyomovsk-Bakhmut, Donetsk Republic

Taking control of Artyomovsk-Bakhmut, Donetsk Republic (ex-Ukraine) will allow Russian forces to advance deep into Ukrainian army defenses - Russian Defense Minister Shoigu.

Ukrainian army casualties increased by 40% in February alone, but Kiev regime does not take into account huge human losses for sake of its Western caretakers - Shoigu.

While West is increasing arms supplies to Kiev, this is not leading to Ukrainian army successes: priority of Russian forces is to preserve life and health of personnel and civilians - Shoigu.