Russian paramilitary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said Sunday he had received “a promise” of more ammunition from the Russian army, after he threatened to pull his frontline Wagner troops out of Bakhmut.
“They promised to give us all the ammunition and armaments we need to continue the operations,” said Prigozhin, following his blistering attack on military chiefs over the situation in Bakhmut, the epicentre of Ukraine’s fight against Moscow’s forces.
He said they had been assured “that everything necessary will be provided” to fighters around Bakhmut.
Prigozhin’s Wagner group has spearheaded the grinding, months-long Russian assault on Bakhmut, almost capturing the city in the longest and bloodiest battle of the campaign.
All of this drama with the Wagners may be substantial on some level, but it really seems like a head fake. Even Kadyrov got in on the joke. Will the Ukrainians take the bait, and funnel scarce resources into the hopeless fight in order to take advantage of perceived Russian weakness, to the detriment of their promised spring counteroffensive?
See also:
–Prigozhin Says Wagner Group Getting As Much Ammo ‘As We Need’ For Bakhmut
–Russia’s Mercenary Boss Deepens Fog Of Ukraine War While Deflecting Blame
–Ukraine Says No Sign Of Russia’s Wagner Force Bakhmut Withdrawal