FILE PHOTO: A general view shows an empty street and buildings damaged by a Russian military strike, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the front line city of Bakhmut, Ukraine March 3, 2023. REUTERS/Oleksandr Ratushniak

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces surround Bakhmut despite Russian victory claim

Ukrainian forces have partly encircled the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut along the flanks and still maintain control of a private sector in the city, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said.

Published:21st May, 2023 at 4:42 PM

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces have partly encircled the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut along the flanks and still maintain control of a private sector in the city, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Sunday.

She made the remarks on the Telegram messaging app shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin said the battle had ended with a Russian victory.

(Reporting by Dan Peleschuk;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)

Ukrainian forces surround Bakhmut despite Russian victory claim

Ukrainian forces have partly encircled the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut along the flanks and still maintain control of a private sector in the city, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said.

Also Read

Brazil proposes broader emissions pledges ahead of COP30

Heineken pulls staff from DR Congo

Social media age checks face teen skepticism in Australia trials

Underwater kelp forests off Chile offer hope for food and climate

Air India cuts international flights 15% amid 787 crash probe