Russia-Ukraine live: Russia attempting ‘to encircle Bakhmut

A common view exhibits an empty avenue and buildings broken by a Russian army assault, as Russia's assault on Ukraine continues, within the entrance line metropolis of Bakhmut [Oleksandr Ratushniak/Reuters]

• Ukraine has vowed to defend “fortress Bakhmut” however it has confronted Russian troops decided to take town, which has change into a political prize because the battle drags on.
• Ukrainian common employees stated “greater than 130 enemy assaults” have been repelled over the previous day.