Russia transferred a large number of troops to Bakhmut after Wagner Group announced its withdrawal from the city at the end of May, which led to a shortage of forces in occupied territories of southern Ukraine.
Date note: The exact occurrence day is unknown. May 31, 2023 is an assigned date representing the last day of the reported month.
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Russia transferred a large number of troops to Bakhmut after Wagner Group announced its withdrawal, leading to force shortages in southern Ukraine
Wagner fighters played a crucial role in the protracted siege of Bakhmut which ended in Russia's capture
Wagner in Bakhmut contributed to Prigozhin snapping. Wagner forces were told they were fighting a 'key battle' that would lay open a path to Kyiv
American veteran Christopher James Campbell was killed in May 2023 during battle for Bakhmut while serving in the Foreign Legion.
Mykhailo-Viktor Stselnikov with the call sign 'Lemberg' fought in the reconnaissance of the 3rd Mechanised Battalion and died in Bakhmut, Donetsk region
Mykhailo Stselnikov has been officially missing since 20 May 2023, and the soldier's body has not been found
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