Russia’s Wagner paramilitary organization proclaimed control of the eastern district of Bakhmut, as Ukrainian troops continued to fight to avoid being encircled
In recent weeks, Russia launched repeated attacks on the eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, where Western and Ukrainian officials say Moscow lost dozens of armored military vehicles and hundreds of troops. WSJ examines videos from the area to understand Russian tactics.
The small city of Bakhmut remains the focal point of Russia’s offensive, aimed at taking more territory in eastern Ukraine. Wagner forces have led the attack on Bakhmut, pressing back Ukrainian troops inside the largely destroyed city while seeking to surround it and cut off
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