Ukrainian Military Fends Off Continuous Attacks Near Bakhmut

The Ukrainian military has said that it is repelling Russian attacks "around the clock" near Bakhmut, with the "offensive potential" of Russia decreasing despite continual attacks. The battle for Bakhmut has been a focal point of the war for more than half of the 13-month conflict. Although the city alone is believed to hold little strategic value, its symbolic importance has become massive, with some experts arguing that its fate could decide the outcome of the war.