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Why Bakhmut is the focus of one of Ukraine's bloodiest battles

The battle for Bakhmut has raged on for seven months, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. But why has control of the city become so important?

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Fight for Bakhmut intensifies as Russian forces renew push

Kyiv says that fighting in Bakhmut has “escalated” with another push by Russian forces to break through Ukraine's lines of defence.

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Russian paramilitary Wagner group taking 'tactical pause' in Bakhmut

The Institute for the Study of War says Wagner is waiting until enough reinforcements of conventional Russian troops have arrived before taking a backseat in the fierce battle – the most violent fight of the war.

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Ukraine war: At least six people killed in wave of Russian attacks

Russia unleashed a massive missile barrage on cities across Ukraine early Thursday killing at least six people and targeting energy infrastructure facilities in the first attack on such a scale in three weeks.

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Russia's Wagner Group claims full control of eastern Bakhmut districts

Russia's Wagner Group military contractor claims Russian troops' advancement in Bakhmut.

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Battle for Bakhmut continues despite city's limited strategic value

US think tank says that while the city is of limited strategic value a win would be a symbolic one: Russia's composition in the prolonged battle for Bakhmut suggests the Kremlin is running out of cannon fodder.

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Zelenskyy vows 'not to retreat' from Ukrainian city Bakhmut

Ukraine's president has pledged to press on in the fight for Bakhmut, as Russian forces loom on the ruined eastern city.

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Could Ukrainian forces withdraw from Bakhmut?

The Institute for the Study of War said it's still too early to assess Ukrainian intentions concerning a complete withdrawal from Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces continue to inflict high casualties against the advancing mixed Russian forces in the area. Watch our Correspondent Sasha Vakulina's full report

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Russia trying to pressure Kyiv forces to withdraw from Bakhmut — ISW

The Institute for the Study of War says Russia may try to avoid a costly encirclement of the eastern city, as Euronews' Sasha Vakulina explains.

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Bakhmut 'practically surrounded', claims Russian Wagner group

The battle for the strategically important industrial city has been going on since the summer and has led to great destruction and heavy losses on both sides.

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Zelenskyy pledges response to Zaporizhzhia missile strike

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges response to Zaporizhzhia missile strike

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'Every street in Bakhmut is covered with our blood': Ukrainian soldier

Ukraine said its troops were under pressure in the near-destroyed frontline city of Bakhmut, where Russian forces were launching heavy assaults after months of fighting.

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US Secretary of the Treasury pledges an additional €1 billion to Kyiv

Yellen expressed that this was the first tranche of an additional €10 billion that the United States will send to Kyiv in the coming months.

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Kyiv contests Russian claims of military control over Bakhmut

The town in the Donetsk region has become a symbol of Russia’s war of attrition, as its ongoing offensive has been met with fierce Ukrainian resistance.

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Ukraine war: Schools ordered to teach remotely as anniversary nears

President Zelenskyy advises schools to close and resume classes online as the risk of Russian missile attacks grow

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Russian warfare capability limited by depleted equipment, manpower

Russia’s costly military campaign in Ukraine has likely significantly depleted Russian equipment and manpower reserves necessary to sustain a successful large-scale offensive in eastern Ukraine – says the Institute for the Study of War.

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Battle for Bakhmut continues as Russia launches sustained attacks

As Bakhmut continues to stand firm against continued Russian onslaughts, President Zelenskyy describes the city as "our fortress".

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Can Ukraine defend Bakhmut and launch a spring counteroffensive?

Opinion is divided in the West over Kyiv's capacity to defend the eastern city of Bakhmut whilst simultaneously launching a counteroffensive.

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Ukraine calls for allies to provide fighter jets and ammunition

Ukraine presses allies for ammunition and fighter jets at a two day meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels.

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War in Ukraine: Russian forces begin offensive efforts

Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina reports on the latest situation in the war in Ukraine as Russian forces begin offensive efforts.