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Ukraine: Inside the trenches and hospitals of Bakhmut

Max Zander in Bakhmut, Ukraine
March 28, 2023

Despite a high death toll, Bakhmut's defenders are hanging on. Some observers say it's no longer worth the cost in human lives. DW's Max Zander went to talk to some of the soldiers holding the line.

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Ukrainian soldiers of the 28th brigade pose for a photo in a trench on the front line
DW spoke with Ukrainian soldiers on the front line near BakhmutImage: Libkos/AP Photo/picture alliance