Wagner Group forces retreated 570 meters in the southern part of Bakhmut, according to their leader, who cited lack of support from the Russian military.
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Wagner Group forces retreated 570 meters in the southern part of Bakhmut, according to their leader, who cited lack of support from the Russian military.
Unfortunately, the Russian Ministry of Defense units withdrew up to 750 meters to the north of Bakhmut, exposing our flanks
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Source story: day-449-2023-05-18