Russia's retreat from parts of Bakhmut: Wagner boss calls it a 'rout' May 12, 2023 at 04:25PM

Russian forces have retreated north of Ukraine's Bakhmut battleground city following a new Ukrainian offensive, with both sides reporting the biggest Ukrainian gains in six months. While details are scarce, Ukraine took the high ground overlooking Bakhmut and opened the main highway leading into the city from the West.