Wagner fighters demonstrated control of the Vostokmash plant in Bakhmut's industrial zone, with images confirming their presence in the area implying control of the city center and underground mines.
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Wagner fighters demonstrated control of the Vostokmash plant in Bakhmut's industrial zone, with images confirming their presence in the area implying control of the city center and underground mines.
Throughout the fighting near Bakhmut, it is estimated that Russia has lost at least 30,000 troops, with the PWC Wagner suffering the most casualties.
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:26.210Z
Source story: day-389a-2023-03-20