explains wagner s tactics. they attack at night, the first wave is less trained. but we have to use lots of ammunition against them, he says. the next wave of troops has night vision, is better trained and better equipped. tactics seemingly from a different day and age inflicting mounting casualties on ukrainian forces. this soldier was critically wounded when his armored personnel carrier was struck by russian fire. much of bakhmut is now a ghost town, the sound of shelling, the danger constant. we re inside this tunnel inside bakhmut taking cover because there s incoming rounds just nearby.
town of soledar. the area s been pounded for weeks by russian fire, as you can see here. in fact, it s seen some of the most intense battles of the war. ukraine denies russia has full control, saying its forces continue to resist. it s the first ukrainan town russia has claimed to have captured sincejuly after six months of military setbacks. the next target of the russian offensive could be nearby bakhmut in preparation for an assault on the key city of kramatorsk. our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse reports. a salt mining town under russian assault, soledar has become a story of carnage and contradiction. after months of bloody fighting, an attempt by russia to give a clear message. for the first time, a claim, to be in complete control, and that this town is the start of something bigger. the capture of soledar became
kherson was the first city russia captured after it invaded. president putin then annexed it, declaring the conquered territory to be forever boned to russia. it turns out forever had a time line. russian troops have pulled out of the city. they haven t pulled out very far. there is a river that separates central kherson, where i am right now, from the industrial area, and russian troops pulled just beyond the river, so the city is still within range of russian fire. our thanks to nbc s richard engel for that incredible reporting. coming up next, everybody, bank accounts and a fight over free lunches. the latest on the chaoshat is consuming twitter. we ll be right back. yfair s bla. save on seasonal decor from $30. washable rugs up to 80% off. and living room seating up to 65% off. search, shop, and save at wayfair!
ukrainian troops are making fresh territorial gains and the east as this war grinds on with nuclear threats on the table. the fighting continues as ukrainian soldiers hold their positions. russian forces have focused their efforts on the small town in recent weeks. the civilian population tries to evacuate. are here to evacuate civilians which is coming under russian firebrick look at what else was asking how many civilians today? of our three were picking up another. russian president putin claims the people as russian citizens. his troops relevancy shall the roads and villages. civilians in eastern ukraine are paying the highest price amid the conflict. this week at another humanitarian convoy was hit by russian fire. killing at least 24 people including 13 children. with the loss of critical supply city, russian soldiers are expected to increase their targeting of civilian areas. the entire world understands how significant these losses are
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