Russian advance losing steam as Ukraine gears up for coming counteroffensive

RUSSIAN FORCES STALLED, PINNED DOWN: Russian forces got as far as the east side of Bakhmut before things started to fall apart, according to the weekend analysis from the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War.

The think-tank, which offers daily updates on the progress of the war, said Saturday that while heavy fighting continues in the eastern Ukrainian town, Wagner Group mercenaries “are likely becoming increasingly pinned in urban areas,” and are “finding it difficult to make significant advances.”