LIVE | Kiev puts Russian losses in Bachmut at 500 dead and wounded per day

Russian troops have advanced further north from the besieged town of Bachmut, which is hemmed in on three sides. Ukraine has sent elite troops to the city. They have destroyed two relevant bridges in the past day and a half, which should slow down the Russian advance. Kiev puts Russian losses in Bachmut at 500 dead and wounded per day. Follow all developments in our live blog below.

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