Ukraine stands firm in defense of Bakhmut against Russian attack.

Ukrainian troops are defending positions in Bakhmut against a relentless push by Russian forces to capture the city. Both sides claim successes in the longest-running battle since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. Russian troops have enveloped the city from three sides, leaving only a narrow corridor leading west. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Bakhmut with top military and intelligence officials on Tuesday and all agreed on the need to hold and defend the city.