Intense Fighting Erupts as Russia Advances on Bakhmut

Russia claims to have made gains on the northern and southern outskirts of Ukraine's Bakhmut, the site of a long and bloody battle. The Wagner mercenary group, led by a Kremlin-linked businessman, has been at the forefront of the fighting. Both sides have reportedly suffered significant losses. Moscow claims to be pushing to take the western districts of the town, while Kyiv denies being cut off from its troops and supplies.