The Latest Breaking News from Bakhmut

20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine invasion since December, says White House

US officials say Russian attempted offensive in Donbas ‘has failed’ and come at ‘terrible cost’

Evening Standard · May 1, 2023

US believes 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

Casualties come amid intense fighting in eastern Ukraine over the past five months, according to US estimates.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

US believes Russians in Ukraine have suffered 100,000 casualties in 5 months

The White House on Monday estimated that Russia's military has suffered 100,000 casualties in the last five months in fighting in the Bakhmut region and other areas of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Ukrainian Defenders Oust Russian Forces from Some Positions in Bakhmut, Says Ukraine General

Ukrainian counterattacks have ousted Russian forces from some positions in the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut, but the situation remains "difficult", a top Ukrainian general said in comments released Monday. During the past few months the battle for Bakhmut has become the fulcrum of a conflict that has seen little…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023

Ukrainian defenders oust Russian forces from some positions in Bakhmut -Ukraine general

Ukrainian units have ousted Russian forces from some positions in Bakhmut amid fierce battles, a top Ukrainian general said on Monday, as the White House believes that more than 20,000 Russian fighters have been killed in Ukraine since December.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 432

As the war enters its 432nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: explosion derails Russian train; at least 34 injured after Pavlohrad attack

Freight train derailed in border region of Bryansk; children among those injured in attack that appeared to target ammunition depot

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

Ukraine says it still holds parts of Bakhmut

Ukraine says its forces are waiting for better weather before launching a long-promised counteroffensive.

The New Daily · May 1, 2023

Ukraine says it still holds parts of Bakhmut, Russia reports progress

Ukraine said on Sunday its troops were holding onto parts of the eastern city of Bakhmut, focus of a prolonged Russian assault, while the head of a major pro-Moscow force said his men were making progress.

Reuters · Apr 30, 2023

Ukraine Says it Controls Key Supply Route into Bakhmut

Ukraine remains in control of a key supply route into Bakhmut, a military spokesperson said on Saturday. Russian forces have been trying for 10 months to punch their way into the shattered remains of what was once a city of 70,000.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023