HISTORICAL FACTS: 27 | History Defined

Russian Wagner Group chief claims extended gains in Bakhmut

The owner of Russia's Wagner Group military company says that his troops have extended their gains in the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut as fierce fighting has continued in the war’s longest battle

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Russians Claim Control over Eastern Bakhmut, Ukrainians Defiant

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Wednesday his forces had taken full control of the eastern part of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the year-long war. If the claim is true, it would mean Russian forces control nearly half…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023

Bakhmut may fall 'in coming days', NATO's Stoltenberg warns

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Wednesday that the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut may fall into Russian hands in the coming days after months of intense fighting. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Mar 8, 2023

'Oh my daughter': Volunteer medic, 29, buried in Ukraine

Just over a week ago, Associated Press journalists filmed 29-year-old Yana Rikhlitska as she helped treat wounded soldiers in a field hospital outside the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Ukrainian drone gets revenge on Russian soldier who brazenly gave it the finger

One Russian soldier is seeing raised his middle finger, before he reaches for his rifle. The drone then flies up and hovers over the trench as they panic and drop for cover during fighting in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023

Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine has ‘stalled’, say western officials

Even if Putin’s forces manage to take control of Bakhmut, western officials say it will be a ‘hollow victory’ for Russia’s military under the command of General Valery Gerasimov

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

Ukraine vows to defend Bakhmut as Russian grip tightens

Ukrainian troops will keep defending the eastern city of Bakhmut and reinforcements will be sent in, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Ukraine, Russia exchange scores of POWs as UN chief heads to Kyiv

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was on his way to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday as Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war. Zelensky said earlier in the day that the Ukrainian military would be sending reinforcements to the besieged city of Bakhmut, belying earlier reports…

France 24 · Mar 7, 2023

Russia’s Shoigu: Capture of Bakhmut Will Allow Further Offensives in Ukraine

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that the seizure of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine was critical to punching a hole in Ukrainian defenses and would allow Moscow's forces to mount further offensive operations deeper inside the country. Russian forces have been waging an intense campaign for months to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2023

Zelensky orders more troops to ‘help the guys’ defend Bakhmut against Russian onslaught

Ukraine’s military chiefs push to ‘reinforce, not withdraw’ as Russia suffers heavy losses

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023