Ukraine latest: Numerous Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Kyiv

Numerous attacks have been repelled in the area of eastern Donetsk over the last 24 hours, Ukraine's military says.

Russian forces claim they are about to take the eastern city of Bakhmut - the focus of intense fighting for many months.

The head of Russia's Wagner private army claims it is "practically encircled" with limited routes out.

And the UK Ministry of Defence said Bakhmut is under "increasingly severe" pressure. read more