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Ukrainian troops are facing a very difficult situation in three heavily contested towns in Donetsk - Bakhmut, Vuhledar and Lyman - Mr Zelensky said.
Russian forces have been attempting to seize control of Bakhmut for months - making it the longest battle since Russia invaded Ukraine almost a year ago.
The UK's Ministry of Defence said Ukrainian forces in Bakhmut are getting increasingly isolated as the Russians continue to make small advances in its attempt to encircle the town.


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It is nerve wracking to wait for expected offense but at least Ukraine is alert, ready to dish back what Russia throw at them with help of western weapons and ammunitions. >

It’s not the end of the world if Ukraine loses ground. It’s better to keep your soldiers alive and equipment in working order than to lose them both in a pointless hold of land which can be recaptured. Especially with the Russians seemingly unable to hold onto gains in the long term.
Only issue is artillery will be pushed back but when Ukraine eventually received GLSDB bombs that should help them strike deeper into occupied regions