The Ukrainian army defeated the elite units of the Russians with a successful attack to the south of Bakhmut.

Axar.az informs that this was mentioned in the report of the US Institute for the Study of War.

According to information, during the liberation of Andreyevka and Kleshiyevka, the Ukrainian army completely destroyed units of the 72nd Motorized Rifle Brigade, 31st and 83rd guards brigades of the Airborne Forces.

This is also proved by the announcement of the commander of the "East" battalion, Alexander Khodakovsky, about the killing of the commander of the 31st brigade of the Airborne Forces. The 72nd Motorized Rifle Brigade was also ineffective in the battle, its exact losses are still unclear. These airborne units participated in counter-attacks and attempts to stop the offensive operation of the Ukrainian army," the report stated.

It should be noted that the 3rd assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also released information about the destruction of the 72nd motorized rifle brigade of the Russians.