💥 Attack

Russia launched a land operation to capture Bakhmut.

August 1, 2022 Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast

Verified Independently confirmed by 6 sources

Ukrinform Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN Censor.NET

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Source Reports

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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the start of a land operation in Bakhmut on August 1, 2022.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russian forces tried to improve tactical positions with assaults near Bakhmut and Soledar but were unsuccessful and retreated.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russia attacked Bakhmut and nine nearby settlements in Donetsk Oblast.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The snipers interviewed stated their longest field assignment was almost three months in the Bakhmut sector.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

As of August 1, 2022, Russian forces were advancing towards Bakhmut where combat continued.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Russian artillery destroyed all houses in the village of Berestove on the Bakhmut-Lysychansk highway after weeks of fighting, leaving almost nothing remaining.

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Source story: 3894288-british-intelligence-publishes-satellite-images-showing-destruction-of-bakhmut