Watch Ukrainian Troops Dodge a Russian Grenade Near Bakhmut

Video footage shows Ukrainian soldiers and Russian troops near Bakhmut engaging in intense fighting as Ukrainians try to maintain control of a critical supply route.

Defending the road requires Ukrainian forces to hold deadly positions under heavy Russian fire.

0:00 Explosion near Bakhmut
0:38 Ukrainian soldiers sheltering from a Russian artillery bombardment
1:40 Russian soldier throws grenade
2:05 Ukrainian soldier fires from higher ground
3:00 Ukrainian soldiers retreat back to dugout

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