Situation in east Ukraine getting tougher, says Zelensky

Key Facts

• The head of Russia's notorious Wagner group said there are fierce battles for every street in some areas of the town.
• Despite the flow of Western weapons to Ukraine, Russia has made gains around the Bakhmut area in recent days, as Russia's army throws more and more soldiers into combat.
• The UK's Ministry of Defence said Ukrainian forces in Bakhmut are getting increasingly isolated as the Russians continue to make small advances in its attempt to encircle the town.
• The head of the force, Yevgeny Prigozhin, confirmed that there are "fierce battles for every street, every house, every stairwell" in northern parts of Bakhmut.

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