Russia-Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Bakhmut is ‘not occupied’

Ukrainian soldiers were still engaging Russian forces in fierce battles in and around Bakhmut, military officials said.

Mercenary fighters wave flags of Russia and the Wagner group on top of a building in an unidentified location.
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Russia claims full control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine

By Mersiha Gadzo

Published On 21 May 2023

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This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates for May 21 on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: