Moscow has declared victory in its long, bloody assault. But a full capture of the ruined city may not help Russian forces advance deeper in the Donbas region.
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Russia Claims Bakhmut, but Some See a Pyrrhic Victory
A top Ukrainian official essentially acknowledged that the devastated city had been lost. Thousands of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers died there, but the cost for Moscow was especially steep, experts say.
As Russia Claims Victory in Bakhmut, Ukraine Sees Opportunity Amid Ruins
Military analysts say that if Moscow continues to send reinforcements to defend the city, that could weaken Russian forces’ ability to hold off a broader counteroffensive that Ukraine has been planning.
Battle for Bakhmut: Key Events in Russia-Ukraine War’s Longest Fight
The city has for months been the center of the fighting in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Here’s a look at the critical moments.
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Gains Near Bakhmut Raise Ukraine’s Hopes of a Turning Tide
The advances have been small, and Russians still hold most of the city, but Ukrainians say they see a meaningful shift in momentum.
Wagner’s Prigozhin Disputes Report That He Offered to Betray Russia
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the private military group, dismissed a report from The Washington Post saying that leaked intelligence showed he had offered to share Russian Army positions with Ukraine.
Mysterious Killing of Chinese Gold Miners Puts New Pressure on Beijing
The massacre of nine workers in the Central African Republic and other recent attacks raise questions about China’s ability to protect its citizens overseas.
Ukraine Makes Gains Near Embattled Bakhmut, a First in Months
The leader of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group confirmed the Ukrainian advance, and continued to air divisions among Moscow’s forces.
Wagner Chief Appears to Backtrack on Threat to Pull Fighters From Bakhmut
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin said his mercenaries had been promised the ammunition and equipment they needed and would not have to withdraw from Russia’s fight for the eastern Ukrainian city.