* Russia is trying to cut Ukrainian defenders' supply lines to the city of Bakhmut
* A victory for Putin would open way to capture of last remaining areas of Donetsk
Ukraine today said the situation around the besieged city of Bakhmut is 'extremely tense' as Vladimir Putin's forces stepped up their assault to encircle Ukrainian troops.
Russia is trying to cut supply lines to the city, the scene of some of the war's toughest fighting, and force them to surrender or withdraw.
This would give Putin his first major victory in more than half a year and open the way to the capture of the last remaining urban centres in the Donetsk region.
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WNU Editor: I have been told that there are anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 Ukrainian soldiers still in the city. The military experts that I trust tell me that the Russian military is on the verge of developing a real cauldron. Bottom line. These Ukrainian soldiers better get out in the coming days.
As Russian forces bear down on Bakhmut, Ukraine admits situation there is ‘more and more difficult’ -- CNBC
Ukraine war: Zelensky says situation in Bakhmut worsening -- BBC
Ukraine Hints at Possible Withdrawal From Besieged Bakhmut -- Bloomberg
Ukraine Army Says Situation 'Extremely Tense' Around Bakhmut -- AFP
Russians tighten noose on Ukraine's Bakhmut, Putin warns of Western espionage -- Reuters
Ukraine says Bakhmut situation ‘extremely tense’ as army battles elite Russian units -- Times of Israel
'Extremely tense' as Russians bid to encircle Ukraine's Bakhmut, says commander -- ABC News Australia
Ukraine Says Fighting in Eastern Mining Town Becoming More Difficult -- VOA
‘If you don’t burrow in you die pretty quickly’: the relentless battle for Bakhmut -- The Guardian
Russia Steps Up Assault On Bakhmut; Zelenskiy Praises Ukraine's 'Heroic' Defense -- RFE
