Andriy Chernyak, a representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, stated that the Wagnerites will not be withdrawn from Bakhmut and the intelligence does not see it as a possibility. This statement was made in light of the fact that Chernyak was unable to fulfill his promise of capturing Bakhmut by May 9. He is now attempting to shift the blame onto someone else, as he has come to the realization that he cannot keep his word. Cherevaty, a spokesman for the Eastern Group of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, added that Wagner is not running out of shells, but people.