Russia on Saturday claimed advances on the northern and southern outskirts of Ukraine's embattled city of Bakhmut, the scene of the longest and bloodiest battle of Moscow's military campaign. ManilaBulletin
Russian troops have been battling since last summer to capture the town in eastern Ukraine, which has taken on huge symbolic importance even though analysts say it has little strategic value.
"Wagner assault units have successfully advanced, capturing two districts on the northern and southern outskirts of the city," Russia's defence ministry said in a briefing on Saturday. According to the ministry, Ukrainian troops "while retreating, are deliberately destroying city infrastructure and residential buildings in order to slow the advance" of Moscow's forces.Both Russia and Ukraine are believed to have suffered huge losses in the battle for Bakhmut.
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