Russia-Ukraine updates: ‘Heavy fighting’ towards Bakhmut – Kyiv

All the updates from July 3: Ukraine says its forces have recaptured more territory but warns of tough battles as Russia steps up attacks.

Local resident Volodymyr Bokii, 69-year-old, stands next to his house damaged by a Russian ballistic missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Kushuhum, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine July 3, 2023
Local resident Volodymyr Bokii, 69, stands next to his house damaged by a Russian ballistic missile attack, in the town of Kushuhum, Zaporizhia, Ukraine [Reuters]
By Hamza Mohamed, Priyanka Shankar and Federica Marsi
Published On 3 Jul 2023

This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Monday, July 3.