Ukraine Conflict: Russian Forces Intensify Assault on Bakhmut
Eyewitness Reports from the Frontlines
Russian forces have been escalating their assault on the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, a strategic target they have been attempting to capture for nearly six months. CNN senior international correspondent Frederik Pleitgen reports from Eastern Ukraine, where he has spoken with Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and witnessed the ongoing battle firsthand.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces released video footage that purportedly depicts Ukrainian troops engaging in trench warfare with Russian soldiers. The video shows intense fighting as both sides exchange gunfire. Drone video shared by Ukraine's far-right Azov Regiment on March 23rd revealed the devastating impact of Russian shelling and siege on Mariupol, leaving the city in ruins.
The latest video, obtained by CNN, shows Ukrainian soldiers repelling a Russian attack from their trenches. The Russians are forced to retreat, leaving behind their positions. The relentless fighting in Bakhmut highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the determination of both sides to gain or maintain control over key territories.
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