More than 200 Russian troops have died in "fierce" fighting over the strategic town of Vuhledar in Donetsk in recent days, according to reports.

"At least 200-230 people died in three days," a Russian marine told Russia's Mediazona news outlet, adding that the Kremlin's forces were suffering "heavy losses".

Ukraine has said its troops are locked in "fierce" fighting with Russian troops for control of the town on the eastern front.

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