In Photos: Ukraine's Ongoing Defense of War-Ravaged Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces continue to defend the largely-destroyed city of Bakhmut, for months the epicenter of Russia’s assault on eastern Ukraine.
On Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that it had secured two blocks in the western part of the city, while mercenaries from the Wagner Group, led by businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, were said to have made advances in the north of Bakhmut near a rail station.
While the fighting continues in Bakhmut, a broad Russian offensive in Ukraine, which began several months ago, seems to be coming to an end.
In other areas, Russia has switched to defensive positions, according to the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, likely in anticipation of Kyiv’s much-rumored spring counteroffensive.
On Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that it had secured two blocks in the western part of the city, while mercenaries from the Wagner Group, led by businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, were said to have made advances in the north of Bakhmut near a rail station.
While the fighting continues in Bakhmut, a broad Russian offensive in Ukraine, which began several months ago, seems to be coming to an end.
In other areas, Russia has switched to defensive positions, according to the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, likely in anticipation of Kyiv’s much-rumored spring counteroffensive.
Ukrainian servicemen walk between destroyed residential buildings in Bakhmut.
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A Ukrainian artilleryman from the Aidar battalion holds an artillery shell.
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A BM-21 Grad rocket launcher fires toward Russian positions near Bakhmut.
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A Ukrainian serviceman stands beside in the ruins of a residential neighborhood.
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A Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle drives along a muddy road.
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Apartment blocks in Bakhmut charred due to fires started as a result of shelling.
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The interior of an apartment damaged by shelling.
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Ukrainian soldiers carry an injured fellow serviceman.
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A military paramedic treats an injured Ukrainian serviceman.
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A paramedic pets a cat inside a bomb shelter.
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Smoke billows from the town of Bakhmut.
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