Conflicting reports emerged regarding territorial control around Bakhmut, with the UK Defense Ministry claiming Ukrainian forces gained ground while ISW reported losses; Ukrainian soldiers reported heavy casualties while maintaining positions.
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Conflicting reports emerged regarding territorial control around Bakhmut, with the UK Defense Ministry claiming Ukrainian forces gained ground while ISW reported losses; Ukrainian soldiers reported heavy casualties while maintaining positions.
March 2023, which saw a massive increase in the intensity of fighting at Bakhmut, was with 24,100 KIA the highest month on record for Russian casualties in Ukraine.
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Source story: day-401-2023-04-01