Russia's assault on Bakhmut is losing the limited momentum it had, says UK intel, complicating its best chance at a symbolic victory

• Russia's efforts to take the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut seem to be losing momentum, the UK MOD said.
• Bakhmut has huge symbolic importance to Russia, and failing to take it would be a big blow.
• The city is one of the few places Russia has made recent progress, as its latest offensive fails to grow.

Russia's assault on the Ukranian city of Bakhmut — one of the few places it has made progress in recent months — appears to be losing steam, according to UK intelligence.

Failing to capture the city would be a significant blow to Russia's efforts to seize Ukraine.