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Russia inching closer to capturing Bakhmut in Ukraine

By Mike Brest

Published March 3, 2023 3:50pm ET

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Russia inching closer to capturing Bakhmut in Ukraine — Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery at Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.

Russian forces are nearing their first major tactical victory as they close in on the besieged city of Bakhmut, Ukraine.

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