Bakhmut

Ukraine's army chief says eastern front under intense Russian assault

The slowdown in military assistance from the West has left Ukraine more exposed to aerial attacks and heavily outgunned on the battlefield.

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Ukrainian servicemen fire a D-20 howitzer towards Russian troops at a position near the front line town of Bakhmut, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 11, 2023.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visits a position of Ukrainian troops in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine October 3, 2023

Ukraine troops advancing in south amid counteroffensive against Russia

The drive in the east has focused on recovering land around the devastated town of Bakhmut, seized by Russian forces in May after months of heavy fighting.

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Ukrainian servicemen prepare to fire a M109 self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine September 11, 2023.

Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts 'hell' on Russian lines near Bakhmut

Ukrainian commanders have described the capture of Klischiivka and nearby Andriivka as stepping stones to taking back Bakhmut, which fell to the Russians after months of fierce fighting.

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A sniper of Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade takes a position during a reconnaissance mission, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Bakhmut, Ukraine September 7, 2023.

Ukrainian troops vow to take back Bakhmut but say it won't be easy

President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week that Kyiv would retake the Bakhmut following the capture last week of Andriivka and Klishchiivka to the south.

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Ukraine reports new advances near eastern city of Bakhmut

Russia still holds Bakhmut but both sides say fighting in the area is intense, with Ukrainian forces hoping to encircle the city.

JULY 7, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian artillery fires towards the frontline during heavy fighting amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Bakhmut, Ukraine, April 13, 2023.

The Ukrainian Army's 80th Airborne Brigade returns to Bakhmut - exclusive

The 80th Air Assault Brigade is one of the Ukrainian Army’s oldest formations, and it has been among the most active since the current round of war.

JULY 6, 2023ByJONATHAN SPYER
Soldiers of the Ukrainian Army’s 80th Air Assault brigade took part in a training exercise designed to hone their combat skills

Ukraine offensive makes limited gains near Bakhmut, says military

A post on the Wagner affiliated Telegram channel Grey Zone described the Bakhmut sector as "deteriorating" though enemy attacks were being repelled.

JULY 4, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Aerial view shows destroyed buildings as a result of intense fighting, amid the Russian invasion, in Bakhmut, Ukraine in this still image from handout video released June 15, 2023

Ukrainian forces advance 'slowly but surely' at front -official

Officers also say they are gaining ground along the flanks of Bakhmut, captured by Russian forces last month after protracted battles all but reduced it to rubble.

JUNE 29, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian servicemen of the 30th Kostiantyn Ostrozkyi Separate Mechanized Brigade fire from a T-80 main battle tank captured earlier from Russian troops, in a field near the front line town of Bakhmut, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine June 19, 2023.

Ukraine reclaims 130 sq km along southern front line - Ukraine deputy defense minister

A week ago, Ukraine Deputy Defence Minister Maliar said that 113 square kilometers had been reclaimed in the previous two weeks.

JUNE 26, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian servicemen of the 47th Magura Separate Mechanised Brigade fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops near a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine June 25, 2023.

Ukrainian military: Forces have advanced on the eastern front

Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar, writing on Telegram, said an offensive was launched near a group of villages ringing Bakhmut.

JUNE 24, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian servicemen ride atop of a tank on a road to the frontline town of Bakhmut, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine May 12, 2023.

Russian Wagner boss says his fighters have yet to receive promised medals for bloody Ukraine battle

Prigozhin's Wagner private army spearheaded the assault on the eastern city of Bakhmut, captured last month by Russian forces after nine months of fighting.

JUNE 20, 2023ByREUTERS
Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin poses with mercenaries "Biber" and "Dolik" during a statement on the start of withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, on May 25, 2023.

Ukraine advancing in the south - military chiefs

In Ukraine's east, Maliar said Russia forces were trying to dislodge Ukrainian forces from established positions.

JUNE 17, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian soldiers are pictured on a Leopard 1A5 tank, at the German army Bundeswehr base, part of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) in Klietz, Germany, May 5, 2023

Russia mounts 'desperate resistance' near Bakhmut, Ukraine says

Ukraine's Oleksandr Syrskyi said the situation in the east was tense and Russia was bringing its best divisions into Bakhmut.

JUNE 16, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian service members from a 3rd separate assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, fire a howitzer D30 at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Bakhmut, Ukraine April 23, 2023.

Russia's Wagner boss 'unsure' if mercenaries will keep fighting in Ukraine

Prigozhin has repeatedly attacked Russian President Vladimir Putin's top military brass for what he casts as treachery.

JUNE 13, 2023ByREUTERS
Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks with servicemen during withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut in an unidentified location, Russian-controlled Ukraine, in this still image taken from video released June 1, 2023.