Ukrainian military push back Russian forces in Bakhmut as Zelenskyy drums up support

Ukrainian soldiers engage Russian forces near Bakhmut Source: AAP / LIBKOS

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Ukrainian military push back Russian forces in Bakhmut as Zelenskyy drums up support

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