Britain’s defense intelligence agency said that Russian forces had taken control of most of Bakhmut’s east, but advances farther west might be challenging.
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Russia Blasts Ukrainian Cities, Including Biggest Use of Advanced Missiles
Of 81 missiles fired, six were hypersonic weapons, among Russia’s newest and most advanced, which are all but impossible to shoot down.
Satellite images show widespread destruction after heavy fighting in Bakhmut
New satellite pictures of the eastern Ukrainian city, where a brutal battle has been raging for months, showed bridges over a strategically important river had been destroyed.
Russia Lacks Firepower to Keep Advancing, U.S. Intelligence Chief Says
While both Ukrainians and Russians say the pitched battle for the city of Bakhmut could determine whether Russia can pursue more of an offensive, Western officials are skeptical.
Ukraine Claims Bakhmut Battle Is Wagner’s ‘Last Stand’
Ukrainians say Russia’s Wagner mercenary group is running low on fighters recruited from prisons, used in attacks on Bakhmut, where Ukraine has also endured heavy losses.
Ukraine Signals It Will Keep Battling for Bakhmut to Drain Russia
Gradual Russian advances and high Ukrainian casualties have fueled talk of a retreat from the eastern city, but Ukrainians say Russian losses are worse, a reason to keep them fighting.
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Also, Ukraine says it wants to strengthen its presence in Bakhmut.
Ukrainian Soldiers, Nearly Encircled in Bakhmut, Push Russians Back
The battle for Bakhmut is not over — at least not yet. Ukrainian assault brigades offered Moscow a bloody reminder of that over the weekend.
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Also, Russia tries to cut off Bakhmut, and countries reach an ocean biodiversity deal.
Ukraine Holds Off Russian Forces in Bakhmut As Fighting Intensifies
Russian troops and Wagner mercenaries are still waging a fierce battle to encircle the eastern Ukrainian city, officials said.