Mar 04 Civilians flee Bakhmut as possible Ukrainian troop withdrawal looms By Mstyslav Chernov, Associated Press Pressure mounted Saturday on Ukrainian troops and civilians hunkering down in Bakhmut, as Kyiv's forces tried to help residents flee amid what Western analysts say may be preparations for a Ukrainian withdrawal from the eastern city that Russian forces have spent months… Continue reading
Mar 01 Ukrainian official says military may pull troops from Bakhmut By Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukraine's military may decide to pull troops back from the key eastern stronghold of Bakhmut after a bloody, months-long Russian offensive to capture the city. Continue reading
Feb 13 Russian troops advance on eastern Ukrainian city, fortify defenses in south By Samya Kullab, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukraine's presidential office says fierce battles are raging outside Bakhmut as Russian forces are pushing their advance on the eastern city with heavy shelling and infantry attacks. Continue reading
Jan 12 Russia seeks important victory in eastern Ukraine, paying heavy cost By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press Russia says its forces are edging closer to capturing a salt-mining town in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 10 ‘Almost no life left’ as Russia escalates Bakhmut attack, Zelenskyy says By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press “Everything is completely destroyed. There is almost no life left,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Continue reading
Dec 20 Zelenskyy visits front line in Bakhmut while Putin praises troops in Kremlin By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Both leaders sought to build morale as the stalemated conflict grinds through its 10th month and winter sets in. Continue reading