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.
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What Russia’s Claim to Capture Bakhmut Means for the Ukraine War
Capturing Bakhmut would be Russia’s most significant territorial gain in Ukraine since last summer, but its ability to hold the city or advance further is in question.
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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As American-led peace efforts flounder, experts warn that Sudan risks spiraling into a state of anarchy akin to its most chaotic neighbors.
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.
Putin Faces Military Setbacks and Disunity
The problems that have hindered Russia’s 15-month war are still festering: stretched resources and disunity in the ranks. Still, Mr. Putin’s resolve augurs a willingness to prosecute a long war.
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’s Advances Near Bakhmut Expose Rifts in Russian Forces
Russia’s pro-war bloggers were quick to claim that Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive had begun, but Ukrainian officials downplayed the advances.
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.