why the defenders of Ukraine should fight for the city – UNIAN
The Ukrainian state does not need Mariupol-2, the military expert stressed.

The defenders of Ukraine should fight for city of Severodonetsk, Lugansk regionsince each enemy battalion tactical group pulled to this direction improves the operational capabilities of our military personnel in two areas.
Due to the withdrawal of enemy forces, the operational capabilities of Ukrainian soldiers in the Kherson and Kharkiv regions are improving, told military expert Petr Chernik in an interview with one of the YouTube channels.
At the same time, the interlocutor stressed that Ukraine does not need “Mariupol-2”.
“Is it worth fighting for it (Severodonetsk – Ed.) for some more time? Of course, because each battalion tactical group that will be pulled to this direction improves our operational capabilities both in Kharkov and Kherson regions …”, – the expert said.
Recall that the Russian troops carried out a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on the morning of February 24. Enemies first bombed military facilities, and later attacked civilian housing, there were many victims and injured.
Only in one Mariupol, which was blocked and was under the control of the enemy, more than 20 thousand people died.
The invaders managed to take control of a number of settlements in the east and south of our state. Later, the opponents went on the offensive in the Donbass, and Severodonetsk became a “hot spot”. For Severodonetsk are fighting.
On June 23, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the enemies concentrate their main efforts on establishing full control over the city.