Russia’s Wagner PMC chief Prigozhin:

My representative was denied access to HQ of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.

Utter destruction of Ukraine’s Marinka.

Muddy roads of Bakhmut.

Pentagon chief Austin:

If Bakhmut falls, it still won't change the course of the war.

I think it's more of a symbolic meaning. The fall of Bakhmut will not necessarily mean that the Russians have changed the course of the war.

Russian Pantsir-S1 air defence system spotted at the pier of the port of Tuapse, Russia.

Slovakia-supplied Zuzana 2 155 mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer somewhere in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Presidency:

At today's Stavka meeting with Zaluzhnyi and Syrskyi, Zelensky decided to continue the defense of Bakhmut & further strengthening of Ukrainian positions.

Ukrainian unarmed POW gets executed by Russian soldiers right after shouting “Slava Ukraini” (Glory to Ukraine!)

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, Jeff Flake, was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry in connection with the visit of U.S. top General Mark Milley’s visit to Syria.

Turkish side asked for clarification on Milley's visit to northeast Syria.

Euractiv:

Bulgaria sent weapons worth $1 billion to Ukraine through intermediaries. (Poland & Romania)

Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ground Forces of Ukraine:

The battles for Bakhmut have reached the highest level of tension.

Russian military sent additional forces to the Wagner PMC.

Ukrainian military is trying to prevent the encirclement of the city.

Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drone strike on a Russian tank.

Russian Wagner PMC reaches T-34 tank monument in Bakmhut.

Chinese-made 60mm mortars spotted in Ukraine, used by the Ukrainian army.