The flag of the Russian Airborne Forces is raised in the town of Krasnoe (former Ukrainian name: Ivanovo) located to the southwest of Artyomovsk.
Russian serviceman with the call sign “Skif”, who is fighting in the ranks of the 11th Guards Separate Air Assault Brigade raised the flag of the Airborne troops in the town.
The settlement was turned iinto a large Ukrainian stronghold aimed to stop Russian adwance towards Chasov Yar after they took control of Artyomovsk (formerly Bakhmut). After the heavy prolonged battles, the first reports about the Russian control of Krasnoe came about a week ago. On March 23, the Russian Ministry of Defense officially confirmed the full contreol of the settlement.
After they lost control of Krasnoe, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attempt counterattacks on the southern outskirts. They have so far led to no results. The Russian military continues the mop up operation nearby to secure the stronghold for the further assault on Chasov Yar.
The Ukrainian military is yet to officially acknowledge the defeat. The footage of the Russian flag waving in the town deny any attempts of the AFU to claim their control of Krasnoe.
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