The head of Russian mercenary group Wagner has said his forces have taken full control of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, the focus of the conflict's longest battle, but Ukrainian officials deny the claim.
In a video posted on Telegram, the paramilitary organisation's leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said the city, in the east of the war-torn country, was brought under complete Russian control at about midday on Saturday.Prigozhin spoke with around half a dozen fighters at his side, with explosions heard in the distance and ruined buildings visible behind him.
But, after the video was posted, Ukraine's deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar said that there continued to be heavy fighting.“The situation is critical,” she said. “As of now, our defenders control certain industrial and infrastructure facilities in this area.” Speaking to AP, Serhiy Cherevatyi, spokesman for Ukraine’s eastern command, dismissed Mr Prigozhin’s claim as “not true" and insisted: "Our units are fighting in Bakhmut”.Picture: AlamyPicture: Alamy
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