The influx of the enemy into Bakhmut was endless. We are squeezing them, destroying them. Some of them manage to evacuate, and a fresh batch comes immediately after them. They had an advantage in terms of height. In terms of numbers, they had the advantage. In fact, despite all the laws of warfare, we stormed the city in the minority. - Wagner Assault Commander

My escorts explain their success in this direction not only by their own skills but also by the low training of the enemy. Many of the VSUshniks, who were lucky enough to survive and be captured, admitted that they did not even know where they were thrown. When it became clear that the fighters of the PMC "Wagner" were in front of them, they fell into a stupor. - War Correspondent

They are simply not told where they are going. They say they are taking them to the second or third line of defense, but they are thrown into the furnace. There were some trained units here, but for the most part, they were poorly trained soldiers.
- Wagner Muscian