Russia Claims Control of Bakhmut, Ukraine Denies
TL;DR
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked speculation over whether Ukraine had lost control of the city of Bakhmut, saying "For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts," after Russia claimed they had taken control of the city. Meanwhile, former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe visited the front line in Ukraine on a personal "fact-finding mission" to raise awareness in the United States about the devastating toll of the war and to expand aid and support for Ukraine.
- Ukraine live briefing: Bakhmut is 'only in our hearts,' Zelensky says at G-7, after Russia claims control The Washington Post
- Russia says key Ukrainian city Bakhmut captured, Kyiv rejects claim | Russia-Ukraine War | WION Live WION
- Russia's Wagner Group says it has captured all of Bakhmut | DW News DW News
- Explainer: How important is Wagner's claimed capture of Bakhmut? Reuters
- Fierce fighting continues over Bakhmut CBS Evening News
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