The Russia-Ukraine war became a geo-political perennial issue. Nearly a year since Russian forces rolled into Ukraine, there are no real signs of a way out of the conflict. Both sides accuse each other for the worsening situation. Recently, Kyiv alleged that Russia is using so-called "scorched earth" tactic in its assault on Bakhmut.

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Kyiv on Monday alleged that Russia is using so-called "scorched earth" in its assault on Ukraine's besieged Bakhmut. As per a Reuters report, Moscow's forces are pressing attacks in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The aggressor Russia is reportedly focusing on two cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, where it is pounding Ukrainian positions with air strikes and artillery barrages.&nbsp;

Ukraine's ground forces commander Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi on Monday said that the defence of Bakhmut continued and that the situation is "difficult but controllable."

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Syrskyi as per Ukraine's Media Military Centre, claimed that Moscow is sending in special forces and airborne assaults as a backup for the Russian mercenary Wagner group, whose members as per the Ukrainian commander are exhausted.

He said that "the enemy switched to the so-called scorched earth tactics from Syria. It is destroying buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery fire."

Scorched-earth policy refers to a military strategy wherein everything that could be useful to the 'enemy' or the opposite side is destroyed or 'scorched.

Ukraine claims that Russian forces made "unsuccessful advances" on areas west of Bakhmut and that around 10 villages and towns in the area have so far come under Russian shelling. Reportedly, Russia has also failed in its advances on Avdiivka.

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However, Denis Pushilin, the Russia-installed head of the eastern Ukrainian Donetsk region on Monday, announced that he had visited Bakhmut; a move that, as per AFP, suggests Russia has made significant gains. Pushilin published a video of the visit on Telegram.

Last week Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner, had claimed that his mercenaries had "in a legal sense" captured Bakhmut because the group had taken control of city hall. However, the Russian army had reported no such gains.&nbsp;The battle of Bakhmut as per analysts holds little strategic value but has taken on a "huge symbolic" importance.

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Kyiv on Monday alleged that Russia is using so-called "scorched earth" in its assault on Ukraine's besieged Bakhmut. As per a Reuters report, Moscow's forces are pressing attacks in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

Kyiv on Monday alleged that Russia is using so-called "scorched earth" in its assault on Ukraine's besieged Bakhmut. As per a Reuters report, Moscow's forces are pressing attacks in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The aggressor Russia is reportedly focusing on two cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, where it is pounding Ukrainian positions with air strikes and artillery barrages. Ukraine's ground forces commander Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi on Monday said that the defence of Bakhmut continued and that the situation is "difficult but controllable." Also read | Pentagon leak says Russia almost shot down UK spy plane, Kyiv's air defences on verge of depletion Syrskyi as per Ukraine's Media Military Centre, claimed that Moscow is sending in special forces and airborne assaults as a backup for the Russian mercenary Wagner group, whose members as per the Ukrainian commander are exhausted. He said that "the enemy switched to the so-called scorched earth tactics from Syria. It is destroying buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery fire." Scorched-earth policy refers to a military strategy wherein everything that could be useful to the 'enemy' or the opposite side is destroyed or 'scorched. Ukraine claims that Russian forces made "unsuccessful advances" on areas west of Bakhmut and that around 10 villages and towns in the area have so far come under Russian shelling. Reportedly, Russia has also failed in its advances on Avdiivka. Also read | US intel leak includes Ukraine war, Mossad details: Is America spying on allies? However, Denis Pushilin, the Russia-installed head of the eastern Ukrainian Donetsk region on Monday, announced that he had visited Bakhmut; a move that, as per AFP, suggests Russia has made significant gains. Pushilin published a video of the visit on Telegram. Last week Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner, had claimed that his mercenaries had "in a legal sense" captured Bakhmut because the group had taken control of city hall. However, the Russian army had reported no such gains. The battle of Bakhmut as per analysts holds little strategic value but has taken on a "huge symbolic" importance. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Conflicting accounts emerge from Bakhmut battleground; Ukraine says Russia using 'scorched-earth' tactic

After months of intensified battle for Eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Ukrainian troops could withdraw from that city, though he said that Ukrainian troops are still fighting, however there could be a risk of losing soldiers if Russians encircle the city.

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The Wagner chief says Bakhmut has fallen. The Ukrainian city has seen fierce fighting for seven months. With Bakhmut's fall, is it game over for Ukraine? Analysts say Ukraine may never be the same again. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | The fall of Bakhmut: Is this the end of the road for Ukraine? Is Ukraine losing the war?

Wagner group has claimed to capture the Ukrainian city, while Ukraine has denied to Wagner chief's claim. Earlier, Russian forces have had some success in the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian military officials said, adding that their fighters were still holding on in a months-long battle in which both sides have suffered heavy casualties.

Battle of Bakhmut: Wagner group claims capture of the Ukrainian city

Battle for Bakhmut : Ukraine says army still holds Bakhmut

Russian forces have had some success in the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut. But now Ukrainian forces are ready for a major spring offensive to retake territory. While Moscow has promised to provide more ammunition to its forces on the frontlines.

New phase of Russia-Ukraine War: Will there be a spring counteroffensive?

An adviser to Ukraine's presidency said on Thursday that Ukrainian forces controlled only a third of Bakhmut, the city in eastern Ukraine. The city is currently witnessing fierce battle between forces of Russia and Ukraine. The city has seen the longest battle of the Russian invasion.

"Bakhmut is one-third controlled by Ukraine, as international observers have established," Sergiy Leshchenko said in a briefing broadcast by the presidency's Telegram channel.

Leshchenko however denied that Russian forces had surrounded the city. A Russian aide in the Donetsk region had recently made such a claim. The official had claimed that Bakhmut was "practically surrounded".

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner paramilitary group spearheading Russia's assault in eastern Ukraine, said last week that his forces were in control of around 70 per cent of the city.&nbsp;

Bakhmut -- which once had an estimated population of around 70,000 people -- has been virtually emptied of civilians over months of fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;

According to Ukraine, Bakhmut is key to holding back Russian forces along the whole eastern front.

Both sides have invested heavily in the fight, even though analysts say the city has little strategic value.&nbsp;

The US-based Institute for the Study of War said on Tuesday that Russian forces controlled "roughly 65 per cent" of Bakhmut after advancing in recent days. &nbsp;

Ukraine said last week its forces were "managing to stabilise the situation" around Bakhmut and that a counterattack could be launched soon against "exhausted" Russian forces near the city.

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An adviser to Ukraine's presidency said on Thursday that Ukrainian forces controlled only a third of Bakhmut, the city in eastern Ukraine. The city is currently witnessing fierce battle between forces of Russia and Ukraine.

An adviser to Ukraine's presidency said on Thursday that Ukrainian forces controlled only a third of Bakhmut, the city in eastern Ukraine. The city is currently witnessing fierce battle between forces of Russia and Ukraine. The city has seen the longest battle of the Russian invasion. "Bakhmut is one-third controlled by Ukraine, as international observers have established," Sergiy Leshchenko said in a briefing broadcast by the presidency's Telegram channel. Leshchenko however denied that Russian forces had surrounded the city. A Russian aide in the Donetsk region had recently made such a claim. The official had claimed that Bakhmut was "practically surrounded". Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner paramilitary group spearheading Russia's assault in eastern Ukraine, said last week that his forces were in control of around 70 per cent of the city. Bakhmut -- which once had an estimated population of around 70,000 people -- has been virtually emptied of civilians over months of fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. According to Ukraine, Bakhmut is key to holding back Russian forces along the whole eastern front. Both sides have invested heavily in the fight, even though analysts say the city has little strategic value. The US-based Institute for the Study of War said on Tuesday that Russian forces controlled "roughly 65 per cent" of Bakhmut after advancing in recent days.  Ukraine said last week its forces were "managing to stabilise the situation" around Bakhmut and that a counterattack could be launched soon against "exhausted" Russian forces near the city. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Only third of Bakhmut under Ukrainian control, says presidential adviser

Ukrainian President Zelensky has shown his concerns over Russia dominating parts of Bakhmut. Zelensky says that Russia's capture of Bakhmut will open roads for Putin to dominate rest of East Ukraine. Will Zelenskyy lose Bakhmut to Putin? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Is it almost the end of Bakhmut?

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces acknowledges that Russian forces have had a “degree of success” in storming Bakhmut as both sides continued fighting for the city. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that should his troops fail to hold off Russian advances in the eastern city of Bakhmut. Moscow may begin seeking international backing for a peace deal that would require Kyiv to accept significant compromises.

In Bakhmut, Russia-Ukraine fight Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since world war II

As the battle for Bakhmut intensifies, Ukraine has acknowledged that Russia&nbsp;has made some gains inside the eastern battlefield city. However, Kyiv insisted Thursday that it was inflicting even greater losses on the Russian attackers. The mining city of Bakhmut has been at the centre of the conflict for months as Russian forces seek a win since their last one in mid-2022.

Ukraine has been on the defensive for nearly five months but says it is planning a counteroffensive soon.

"Enemy forces had a degree of success in their actions aimed at storming the city of Bakhmut," the General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces said in an overnight report. "Our defenders are holding the city and are repelling numerous enemy attacks."

Deputy defence minister Hanna Malyar said in a social media post that losses were inevitable, but "the enemy's losses are many times greater".

Serhiy Cherevatyi, a Ukrainian military spokesperson, told national television: "Bakhmut remains the epicentre of military activity...It's still constantly 'hot' there."

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The report did not detail what gains was Russia making. According to a think tank of the Institute for the Study of War, Russian troops and Wagner mercenaries have captured territory in the south and southwest of the city over the past two days. Moreover, Wagner has occupied a metal plant in its north this week.

Tense street fighting has been going on inside Bakhmut, with Russian forces advancing slowly. Kyiv looked set to abandon the city weeks back, but that didn't happen and the Ukrainian troops are now hoping to break the attacking force.

Reports suggest that Russia's campaign is slowing down. The number of daily Russian attacks on the front line reported by Ukraine's general staff has declined almost by half over the past four weeks.

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As the battle for Bakhmut intensifies, Ukraine has acknowledged that Russia has made some gains inside the eastern battlefield city. However, Kyiv insisted Thursday that it was inflicting even greater losses on the Russian attackers.

As the battle for Bakhmut intensifies, Ukraine has acknowledged that Russia has made some gains inside the eastern battlefield city. However, Kyiv insisted Thursday that it was inflicting even greater losses on the Russian attackers. The mining city of Bakhmut has been at the centre of the conflict for months as Russian forces seek a win since their last one in mid-2022. Ukraine has been on the defensive for nearly five months but says it is planning a counteroffensive soon. "Enemy forces had a degree of success in their actions aimed at storming the city of Bakhmut," the General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces said in an overnight report. "Our defenders are holding the city and are repelling numerous enemy attacks." Deputy defence minister Hanna Malyar said in a social media post that losses were inevitable, but "the enemy's losses are many times greater". Serhiy Cherevatyi, a Ukrainian military spokesperson, told national television: "Bakhmut remains the epicentre of military activity...It's still constantly 'hot' there." Also Read | Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia on suspicion of espionage The report did not detail what gains was Russia making. According to a think tank of the Institute for the Study of War, Russian troops and Wagner mercenaries have captured territory in the south and southwest of the city over the past two days. Moreover, Wagner has occupied a metal plant in its north this week. Tense street fighting has been going on inside Bakhmut, with Russian forces advancing slowly. Kyiv looked set to abandon the city weeks back, but that didn't happen and the Ukrainian troops are now hoping to break the attacking force. Reports suggest that Russia's campaign is slowing down. The number of daily Russian attacks on the front line reported by Ukraine's general staff has declined almost by half over the past four weeks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ukraine admits Russian gains in Bakhmut as the battle intensifies

Even after losing the East Bakhmut area, Ukrainians were determined to hold the fort, and it appears that the strategy is working. In the recent months, the Russia-Ukraine war has been focused on one city, the eastern city of Bakhmut. Russia has been attempting to encircle the area to choke supply for Ukrainians.

Russian troops losing momentum in Bakhmut battle | Russia-Ukraine War

The initial upper hand gained by the Russian forces in Bakhmut, the Ukrainian city which Moscow has spent months trying to capture, seems to have fizzled out as Kyiv’s counteroffensive has been successful in stalling the advances made by Kremlin.

On Friday, Ukraine's commander in chief Lt Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said in a Facebook post that the situation in the eastern city is “stabilising”.

Acknowledging that the situation on Ukraine's frontlines "is the toughest in the Bakhmut direction”, Lt Gen Zaluzhnyi said that due to the “tremendous efforts” of the Ukrainian forces “we are managing to stabilise the situation".

He posted on the social media network after briefing the UK's Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, about the situation in Ukraine.

In recent months, the eastern city has become the centre of the biggest battle between Russia and Ukraine. For Moscow, Bakhmut is a key target in its plans to fully capture the industrialised eastern region of Donbas.

However, the long-drawn-out war yielded little results for the Russian offensive despite losing thousands of troops.

On Thursday, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, claimed that Russian forces were "exhausted" near Bakhmut, reports BBC.

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He added that Russia is “losing significant strength", though it "has not given up hope of taking Bakhmut at all costs despite losses in manpower and equipment”.

"Very soon we will take advantage of this opportunity, like we did near Kyiv, Kharkiv, Balakliya and Kupiansk," he was quoted as saying, referring to successful Ukrainian counter-offensives last year.

However, despite Ukraine’s assertion that Moscow’s attack was flagging near Bakhmut, the Russian forces launched new assaults in the northern and southern stretches of the front in the Donbas region.

Heavy fighting was reported in the northern sector along a stretch of front running from Lyman to Kupiansk as well as in the south at Avdiivka on the outskirts of the Russian-held city of Donetsk.

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The initial upper hand gained by the Russian forces in Bakhmut, the Ukrainian city which Moscow has spent months trying to capture, seems to have fizzled out as Kyiv’s counteroffensive has been successful in stalling the advances made by Kremlin.

The initial upper hand gained by the Russian forces in Bakhmut, the Ukrainian city which Moscow has spent months trying to capture, seems to have fizzled out as Kyiv’s counteroffensive has been successful in stalling the advances made by Kremlin. On Friday, Ukraine's commander in chief Lt Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said in a Facebook post that the situation in the eastern city is “stabilising”. Acknowledging that the situation on Ukraine's frontlines "is the toughest in the Bakhmut direction”, Lt Gen Zaluzhnyi said that due to the “tremendous efforts” of the Ukrainian forces “we are managing to stabilise the situation". He posted on the social media network after briefing the UK's Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, about the situation in Ukraine. In recent months, the eastern city has become the centre of the biggest battle between Russia and Ukraine. For Moscow, Bakhmut is a key target in its plans to fully capture the industrialised eastern region of Donbas. However, the long-drawn-out war yielded little results for the Russian offensive despite losing thousands of troops. On Thursday, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, claimed that Russian forces were "exhausted" near Bakhmut, reports BBC. Russia Ukraine War | Russian assault losing steam in Bakhmut: Kyiv He added that Russia is “losing significant strength", though it "has not given up hope of taking Bakhmut at all costs despite losses in manpower and equipment”. "Very soon we will take advantage of this opportunity, like we did near Kyiv, Kharkiv, Balakliya and Kupiansk," he was quoted as saying, referring to successful Ukrainian counter-offensives last year. However, despite Ukraine’s assertion that Moscow’s attack was flagging near Bakhmut, the Russian forces launched new assaults in the northern and southern stretches of the front in the Donbas region. Heavy fighting was reported in the northern sector along a stretch of front running from Lyman to Kupiansk as well as in the south at Avdiivka on the outskirts of the Russian-held city of Donetsk. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian troops losing momentum in Bakhmut battle as Ukraine puts up strong defence

The ICC has issued an arrest warrant against Russian president Vladimir Putin. The hague had also issued a warrant against Russia's presidential commissioner for child rights, Maria Vova-Bilova. Russia is being accused of war crimes for allegedly deporting Ukrainian children illegally. While the U.S has called the arrest warrant justified and have themselves alleged war crimes were committed by the Russian side in Ukraine, President Biden has admitted that the warrant is unrecognized by the U.S. So what does the arrest warrant mean for President Putin? How does it impact the war in Ukraine and is the warrant even enforceable?

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Russia has been pummeling eastern Ukraine's bakhmut for the past eight months now. The battle for Bakhmut is already being seen as one of the bloodiest battles since world war two. So what makes Bakhmut so significant? According to reports, there might be a possibility that if Russia captures Bakhmut it will give an open road access into the heart of Ukraine. It would lead them to Kramatorsk and from there further into Solvyansk, which is just 16 km away. Bakhmut is already surrounded on its three sides as Kyiv continues to lose hundreds on a daily basis.

Has Bakhmut become a soldier's nightmare?

Ukraine and Russia have reported inflicting heavy losses as the battle for Bakhmut rages on. Moscow has been trying to take the eastern Ukrainian city for months in a grinding war of attrition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces had suffered more than 1,100 deaths in the past few days, with many more seriously injured.

Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages

Over 8 Million people have fled Ukraine taking along with them the future of the country, Ukraine's economy is tanking, and Russia is closing in. Who is responsible for the destruction of Ukraine? Putin or Zelensky?

Gravitas: The Battle for Bakhmut & the destruction of Ukraine

Russian forces have surrounded Bakhmut. The Ukrainians are putting up a ferocious fight. Why is this city so significant? Who's closer to winning this battle? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Explained: The Battle for Bakhmut

A Russian strike in Ukraine's Kherson city on Saturday (March 11) killed three people and injured two others. According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of Kherson's regional military administration, the casualties occurred when a car was hit by a shell and caught fire, the news agency AFP reported.

A Russian strike in Ukraine's Kherson city on Saturday (March 11) killed three people and injured two others. According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of Kherson's regional military administration, the casualties occurred when a car was hit by a shell and caught fire, the news agency AFP reported. Taking to Telegram, Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine's presidential office posted a photograph of firefighters standing next to the charred car. "Russian terrorists are shelling Kherson again," Andriy Yermak said. Kherson is among the four regions along with Donetsk, Lugansk and Zaporizhzhia — that Russia claims to have annexed but still does not fully control. Despite Moscow retreating from Kherson late last year, it continues to pound the city. ALSO READ | Russia pummels Ukraine with hypersonic missiles in latest barrage Saturday's strike comes two days after Russia fired a huge wave of missiles across Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least nine civilians and knocking out power. According to Kyiv, this attack included six Kinzhal hypersonic cruise missiles, which are one of Moscow's most valuable weapons. Battle for Bakhmut rages on On Saturday, three Mi-8 helicopter gunships of the Ukrainian military unleashed strikes on Russian targets near Bakhmut. Speaking to AFP, one of the pilots said that the targets were an enemy fortification line made up of troops on the ground, armoured vehicles, and a munitions depot. The fortification lies near Severodonetsk, which the Russian army seized last year, to the northeast of Bakhmut. Earlier on Saturday, an aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine decided to fight in Bakhmut as the battle was pinning down Russia's best units and degrading them. Meanwhile, the Russian mercenary group Wagner said that its forces were close to the centre of the frontline hotspot in the Ukrainian city. In a video posted on Telegram, Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is seen standing on a roof of a high-rise building in what is said to be Bakhmut. "This is the building of the town administration, this is the centre of the town. It is one kilometre and two hundred metres away," Prigozhin said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ukraine war: Russian strike in Kherson kills three; battle for Bakhmut rages on

Russian advances seem to have stalled in Ukraine's Bakhmut city for now. Leading Washington-based think tank has said there are no confirmed advances by Russian forces in Bakhmut.

Washington-based think tank says Russian assault has stalled | Battle of Bakhmut

UK Defence Ministry says difficult for Russia to sustain Bakhmut assault | Battle of Bakhmut

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Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi on Saturday claimed that hundreds of pro-Moscow troops were neutralised as well as wounded during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city.

Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi on Saturday claimed that hundreds of pro-Moscow troops were neutralised as well as wounded during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city.. In other news, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured his Indian counterpart of ensuring the safety of Hindu temples in the Down Under country. Clcik on headlines to read more: Ukraine, Russia claim hundreds of casualties in battle of Bakhmut Both Russia and Ukraine claimed heavy casualties of enemy troops running into hundreds in a day during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city. Australian PM Albanese responds after Modi raises temple vandalism issue Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country will not tolerate attacks on Hindu temples and religious places after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of vandalism of Hindu temples in the Down Under country. Japanese woman who was molested on Holi opens up after leaving India The 22-year-old Japanese woman who was harassed on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi during the Holi celebration has finally opened up about the incident. 'Rogue' Imran Khan defies orders, calls another mega election rally in Lahore Defying orders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has decided to take out another political rally in the eastern city of Lahore, a couple of days after the death of a party worker forced him to stop the rally. WATCH | US: Largest collapse of financial institution since 2008 crisis; Musk open to buying SVB ×

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The United Kingdom Defence Ministry in the latest has said that Bakhmut has become a 'killing zone', that has become highly challenging for Russia's Wagner mercenary. In the latest, the Wagner Group forces has taken control of most of Eastern Bakhmut.

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Both Russia and Ukraine claimed heavy casualties of enemy troops running into hundreds in a day during the battle for the Bakhmut city in the eastern part of the country.

Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi claimed that 221 pro-Moscow troops were neutralised and more than 300 wounded in Bakhmut.

On the other hand, Russia's defence ministry alleged that about 210 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the broader Donetsk part of the frontline, reports Reuters news agency.

"Over the course of the fighting, 221 enemies were killed and 314 sustained injuries of various degrees," Cherevatyi told the national parliament's television channel.

Both sides admitted to suffering and inflicting significant losses in Bakhmut, while the exact number of casualties is difficult to verify independently.

Over the past few months, Russia has been deploying a heavy amount of troops to Bakhmut in the hope&nbsp;of capturing the city as it desperately seeks a win after a series of setbacks. The Russian troops are being assisted by the mercenary Wagner Group, which has claimed to have taken control of the majority parts of the city.

<h2>Gravitas Plus: Explained: The Battle for Bakhmut</h2>

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Ukraine asserted that it was stalling Russian advances in Bakhmut and was giving a "decent rebuff", with the commander in charge of defending Bakhmut saying its protection was key for a Ukrainian counter-strike.

"It is necessary to gain time to accumulate reserves and start a counter-offensive, which is not far off," the military cited Colonel general Oleksandr Syrskyi as saying on Saturday, according to Reuters.

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Russia believes that capturing Bakhmut would deal a heavy blow to the Ukrainian defences and be a step towards seizing all of the Donbas industrial region, a major target. Kyiv says the battle is&nbsp;grinding&nbsp;down Russia's best units.

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British intelligence said that "this area has become a killing zone, likely making it highly challenging for Wagner forces attempting to continue their frontal assault westward."

But the situation remained dangerous for Ukrainian forces.

"The Ukrainian force and their supply lines to the west remain vulnerable to the continued Russian attempts to outflank the defenders from the north and south," it said.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Both Russia and Ukraine claimed heavy casualties of enemy troops running into hundreds in a day during the battle for the Bakhmut city in the eastern part of the country. Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi claimed that 221 pro-Moscow troops were neutralised and more than 300 wounded in Bakhmut. On the other hand, Russia's defence ministry alleged that about 210 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the broader Donetsk part of the frontline, reports Reuters news agency. "Over the course of the fighting, 221 enemies were killed and 314 sustained injuries of various degrees," Cherevatyi told the national parliament's television channel. Both sides admitted to suffering and inflicting significant losses in Bakhmut, while the exact number of casualties is difficult to verify independently. Over the past few months, Russia has been deploying a heavy amount of troops to Bakhmut in the hope of capturing the city as it desperately seeks a win after a series of setbacks. The Russian troops are being assisted by the mercenary Wagner Group, which has claimed to have taken control of the majority parts of the city. Gravitas Plus: Explained: The Battle for Bakhmut Ukraine asserted that it was stalling Russian advances in Bakhmut and was giving a "decent rebuff", with the commander in charge of defending Bakhmut saying its protection was key for a Ukrainian counter-strike. "It is necessary to gain time to accumulate reserves and start a counter-offensive, which is not far off," the military cited Colonel general Oleksandr Syrskyi as saying on Saturday, according to Reuters. Also read | Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to attend G20 summit in India: Report Russia believes that capturing Bakhmut would deal a heavy blow to the Ukrainian defences and be a step towards seizing all of the Donbas industrial region, a major target. Kyiv says the battle is grinding down Russia's best units. Also read | Ukraine war: Russian strike in Kherson kills three; battle for Bakhmut rages on British intelligence said that "this area has become a killing zone, likely making it highly challenging for Wagner forces attempting to continue their frontal assault westward." But the situation remained dangerous for Ukrainian forces. "The Ukrainian force and their supply lines to the west remain vulnerable to the continued Russian attempts to outflank the defenders from the north and south," it said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Russian forces have made progress in their campaign to capture the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine - the focus of the war’s longest ground battle--- but their assault will be difficult to sustain without more significant personnel losses, this is according to British military officials. The U.K. Defense Ministry said in its latest assessment that military units from the kremlin-controlled Wagner group have seized most of eastern Bakhmut, with a river flowing through the city now marking the front line of the fighting. What does this advance by Russia mean for the war? WION's Eric Njoka speaks to Maj. John Spencer (Retd) who is the chairman of Urban Warfare Studies, Madison Policy Forum.

Determination by Russia to capture Bakhmut

Bakhmut remains the main target of Russia's winter push into Ukraine. Both Russian reserve troops and mercenaries are attempting to seige the city. On Friday, Zelensky led the tributes for Dmytro kotsiu-bailo, a fallen Ukrainian commander. Kotsiu-balio was affectionately known as "Da Vinci" among the troops.

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Kyiv says Ukrainian forces have decided to fight on in the ruined city of Bakhmut because the battle is pinning down Russia's best units and degrading them ahead of a planned Ukrainian spring counter-offensive. While Wagner group claims is close to the center of the frontline hotspot of the eastern Ukrainian city.

Ukraine says Bakhmut battle is giving it an edge

Bakhmut remains the main target of Russia's winter push into Ukraine. Both Russian Reserve troops and mercenaries are attempting to siege the city. Russian forces have captured Eastern Bakhmut and outskirts of the North and South but they are still unable to close a ring around Ukrainian Defenders.

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NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said that Bakhmut which is the city in eastern Ukraine has witnessed fierce fighting in recent months and it may fall into Russian hands in the coming days. His remarks comes after Russia's Wagner mercenary group which has spearheaded the attack on Bakhmut claimed that they have captured the eastern bank of the industrial town. Meanwhile Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that if Bakhmut falls to Russia then it would give an open access to Russia in accessing other Ukrainian towns.

NATO chief warns Bakhmut may fall soon

The chief of the Wagner mercenaries Yevgeny Prigozhin who has gone round prisons, recruiting convicts to fight on the battlefields of Ukraine has made the battle of Bakhmut a prestige issue. Recently, Yevgeny Prigozhin complained about not getting enough ammunition to fight. Prigozhin has also criticised the tactics employed by the regular Russian forces. So Prigozhin's reputation and his clout in Moscow hinges on the fate of Bakhmut.

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