Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

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

Ukrainian soldiers engage Russian forces near Bakhmut

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

Ukraine is celebrating its first substantial battlefield victories in half a year, with advances in the eastern city of Bakhmut. Meanwhile, President Volodymr Zelenskyy is securing more military commitments from European allies in a whirlwind trip through the continent.


Published

By Sam Dover

Source: SBS News



Share this with family and friends


Ukraine is celebrating its first substantial battlefield victories in half a year, with advances in the eastern city of Bakhmut. Meanwhile, President Volodymr Zelenskyy is securing more military commitments from European allies in a whirlwind trip through the continent.


Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts.


Latest podcast episodes

Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world