Drone footage from Bakhmut shows devastation amid fierce fighting between Ukraine and Russia

Russia s RIA news agency published drone footage on Sunday (February 26) it said showed extensive damage in the city of Bakhmut scene of fierce battles between the Ukrainian army and the Russian military. The monthslong struggle for Bakhmut, where only about 5, 000 of 70, 000 residents remain, has seen some of the bloodiest attritional fighting of Russia s yearold invasion. Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in recent days has claimed his forces have captured more settlements around Bakhmut. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: , russia, ukraine, ukrainewar