Russia's Wagner Group, in a major shift of tactical goalpost during ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, announced that it will withdraw from the Bakhmut region where the battle to overrun Ukrainian resistance is continuing with sharp intensity for nearly two months.

‘Doomed to perish’: Russia’s Wagner announces withdrawal from Bakhmut, cites lack of ammo

The head of Russian paramilitary group Wagner on Friday threatened to pull his fighters from the front line in Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine on May 10, saying ammunition shortages meant they faced "senseless death".

Wagner chief threatens to pull fighters from Bakhmut over ammo shortage

The chief of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group has threatened to withdraw his troops from the besieged Bakhmut city, Ukraine, if Moscow fails to address ammunition supply problems.

Russian mercenary Wagner Group chief threatens to withdraw his troops from Bakhmut

A Ukrainian missile strike on a Russian village near the border killed at least two people, the regional governor said Sunday (April 30). The governor of Bryansk oblast, Alexander Bogomaz, said that the missiles hit the village of Suzemka, to the east of the frontier between the two countries.

Russia-Ukraine war: Missile strike on Russian village near border kills two, says official

There is no let up in Russia's onslaught. Russian troops pounded Ukraine with a barrage of missile strikes. Sea-launched missiles hit a residential block in the city of Mykolaiv killing one and injuring twenty three. Russian artillery also continued it's onslaught on Bakhmut, while Ukrainian forces prepare a counter-offensive in the besieged city.

Ukraine: One dead, 23 injured in Russian missile strike on port city of Mykolaiv

One person was killed and 23 others were injured in a Russian missile strike early Thursday (April 27) on an apartment block and houses in Ukraine's Mykolaiv. Taking to Telegram, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia bombarded Mykolaiv with four Kalibr missiles launched from the Black Sea.

Ukraine war: 1 killed, 23 injured in Russian missile strike in Mykolaiv

In one of the fiercest battles in Eastern Ukraine, Zelensky's men are holding out in Bakhmut against the encircling Russian forces that have laid siege to the city. Visuals coming in from Bakhmut area show the situation on ground. Watch the video to know more.

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On the Orthodox Easter this Sunday, as battle for Bakhmut rages on in Ukraine, some Ukrainian soldiers attended an outdoor Church service in Kivka, which is around 26 kms from the nearest front line. Ukrainian authorities had asked churches in the region to conduct Easter services online.

Under the shadow of war, Ukraine & Russia mark Orthodox Easter; 130 Ukrainian POWs released

Eight people, including a toddler, were killed by a Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine, according to government sources. Seven missiles were fired. This comes after a British military assessment that indicated Ukrainian troops had been forced to retreat from some of the city of Bakhmut.

Ukraine Govt Official: Seven missiles fired from Russia

Nine people, including a toddler, were killed by a Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine, according to government sources. Seven missiles were fired. This comes after a British military assessment that indicated Ukrainian troops had been forced to retreat from some of the city of Bakhmut.

Russia air strikes kills nine in eastern Ukraine; Belarus volunteers fight against Russia

The Russian defence ministry, on Saturday (April 15), said that the fighters of Moscow’s Wagner mercenary group have captured two more areas of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

Russia claims parts of Bakhmut have been seized by Wagner fighters

Ukraine officials said that its army is repelling “unrelenting” attacks from Russian forces in the eastern Bakhmut city as one of the most brutal battles since the invasion plays out.

Ukraine says repelling ‘unrelenting’ Russian attacks as it holds on to Bakhmut

Ukraine and Russia traded barbs on Wednesday over how much Kremlin's forces control the city of Bakhmut, for months the focal point of Moscow's bid to advance through eastern Ukraine.

Kyiv denies Wagner Bakhmut claim, Russia says forces advancing

Fighting in eastern Ukraine has been raging on for months now. Several cities in the region are under Russian airstrikes and artillery attacks. Ukrainian forces who have repelled several of these attacks say that Russia is bent on taking control of Bakhmut.

Russia Ukraine War: Both sides endure heavy casualties, Bakhmut remains focal point

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.

Ukraine: Russia using 'scorched-earth' tactic. Know all about it here

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.

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.

Russia Ukraine War: Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Bakhmut? | World News | WION

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.

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.

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