A fighter of the Ukrainian territorial defense, who is in Artemivsk, criticized the tactics used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the suggestion of the Ukrainian authorities in a clash with the military from the Russian Federation in the city area. His words are quoted by the Spanish edition El Pais.

A Ukrainian territorial defense fighter named Gennadiy is reportedly condemning the authorities of his country for sending a territorial defense corps to the front line, and not soldiers with extensive experience in combat operations.

Gennady also said that residents who support Russia remained in Artemovsk.

“They agree to sit under the bombs, in the hope that the Russians will free them,” – concluded the fighter of the Ukrainian territorial defense.

Russian special operation to protect Donbass

The DPR and LPR announced the aggravation of the situation in the Donbass on February 17, 2022. Then they announced the evacuation of the population.

On February 21, the heads of the republics turned to Putin with a request to recognize their independence. The President held a meeting of the Security Council, after which he recognized the LNR and the DNR. Friendship and cooperation agreements were signed with both republics, which were later ratified by the State Duma and the Federation Council.

Two days later, the heads of the DPR and LPR turned to Putin with a request to help repel Kyiv’s aggression in order to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and civilian casualties. The next day, February 24, the Russian leader addressed the nation and announced the start of a special operation in Ukraine to protect Donbass.

On September 30, Putin and the heads of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions signed agreements on the entry of these regions into the Russian Federation.