Russians pound access routes to Ukraine's besieged Bakhmut
This would be Russia's first major victory in half a year, and would leave Russia with a geographic advantage in future attacks.
A Ukrainian service member sits inside an armoured vehicle stuck near the frontline town of Bakhmut, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 25, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/YAN DOBRONOSOV)ByREUTERS