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Ukraine says it has retaken territory near embattled eastern city of Bakhmut

Ukrainian soldiers conduct operation with BMP-3 military vehicle at training camp amid Russia-Ukraine war in Donetsk, Ukraine on May 11, 2023. The country's most intense clashes continue in Donetsk. Photo by Vincenzo Circosta/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Russia’s Defence Ministry, meanwhile, said Kyiv had stepped up attacks north of the region

Ukrainian military commanders said their troops have recaptured more territory from Russian forces at the scene of the war’s longest and bloodiest battle, for the eastern city of Bakhmut, but it was not clear if this marked the start of Kyiv’s long-expected counter-offensive.

Russia’s Defence Ministry, meanwhile, said Kyiv had stepped up attacks north of the region.

The two kilometres (1.2 ...