What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

How Iran smuggled drones into Russia; Moscow’s forces close in on Bakhmut; the defenders of Vuhledar

Ukrainian forces reportedly blew up a bridge near the eastern city of Bakhmut, in a sign they may have been planning to retreat from the area, which would give Russia a significant, symbolic boost ahead of the first anniversary of the war, Isobel Koshiw reported.

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