Moscow claims it has captured Bakhmut

By Agence France-Presse

May 22, 2023 12:09 am

MOSCOW: Russia said Saturday it has captured the east Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, epicenter of the fighting, as President Vladimir Putin congratulated his troops and private mercenary group Wagner.

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