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May 23, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
By Schams Elwazer, Leinz Vales & Ed Upright
Before-and-after images of the destroyed Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
By Adam Taylor, Ruby Mellen & Laris Karklis
Why is Bakhmut important in the Russia-Ukraine war?
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Formerly TwitterVolodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
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Our Donetsk region. Our warriors. Our volunteers. Ukrainian people. Everyone who protects our country and its independence. All of them are Ukraine’s life.
We should always appreciate people who do everything so that Ukraine lives and does not surrender to the invaders. And we… pic.twitter.com/gAAD1cg5h6
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
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During the European Council's special meeting, I informed EU leaders of another Russian terrorist attack on our city of Chernihiv. And this is happening every day. This reflects our current key need – the need for air defense.
Unfortunately, in Ukraine and our part of Europe, we… pic.twitter.com/gYjHJvsn4I
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MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦
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784th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 10 years of war. If it is not on the newsfeed, it doesn’t mean it is not happening anymore.
Be vocal, stand with Ukraine, urge to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense to protect cities and people.
#PatriotsSaveLives pic.twitter.com/U6fwAFNh0Y
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MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Russia attacked almost the very center of #Chernihiv.
The missile strike took the lives of at least 11 civilians, 22 more were injured.
Ukraine urgently needs more Patriot systems. Russia’s terror knows no stop, but we can prevent deaths of people.
#PatriotsSaveLives pic.twitter.com/Vsk4aZ2e5j
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All coverage
Zelenskyy says 'Bakhmut is only in our hearts' after Russia claims control of Ukrainian city
By Susie Blann & Zeke Miller
After Bakhmut
By Douglas Macgregor
Ukraine war: Bakhmut 'not occupied' by Russia, says defiant Zelensky
By James Waterhouse, Oliver Slow & Tessa Wong
Ukraine: Zelenskiy denies Russian claims to have taken Bakhmut
By Julian Borger & Peter Beaumont
Why Bakhmut? It’s a Question Older Than the Ukraine War.
By Thomas Gibbons-Neff
Russia takes Bakhmut: Taking stock of the war's bloodiest battle so far
By Francis Farrell
Ukraine war: The Russians appear to have captured 'kill box' Bakhmut - is this a turning point in the conflict?
By Alex Rossi
Brutal Battle for Bakhmut Leaves Russia With an Uncertain Victory
By Matthew Luxmoore & Yaroslav Trofimov
Ukraine moves to encircle Bakhmut after Russia claims victory
By Yuliya Talmazan
Bakhmut has finally fallen to the Russians
By Stephen Bryen
What does the fall of Bakhmut in Ukraine really mean?
By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos
Head of Russian private army Wagner says his forces are handing control of Bakhmut to Moscow
By Elise Morton & Susie Blann
Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Any Russian victory could be perilous
By Hanna Arhirova & Julie Pace
Russia TV celebrates as it reports the capture of Bakhmut, comparing it to Berlin in 1945
By Dasha Litvinova & Samya Kullab
Russia claims capture of Bakhmut from Ukraine, a win for Putin
By Mithil Aggarwal
Bakhmut Is Largely Under Russian Control, Says Ukrainian General
By Matthew Luxmoore & Isabel Coles
Ukraine and Russia trade places in battle for Bakhmut
By John Psaropoulos
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By Leinz Vales, Maureen Chowdhury & Sophie Tanno
Russia has claimed to control Bakhmut, but Ukraine says it’s still fighting. Here’s what we know
By Rob Picheta
Russia's war in Ukraine
By Matt Meyer, Heather Chen & Adrienne Vogt
Wagner forces claim to have taken Bakhmut. But Ukraine’s forces could still exact a heavy toll
By Sam Kiley
Zelensky says fiercely contested Bakhmut ‘not occupied’ as Russia claims capture
By Darya Tarasova, Rob Picheta & Thom Poole
Russia says Ukrainian city of Bakhmut captured
By Peter Graff & Giles Elgood
Ukraine aims to encircle Bakhmut as Russia says it captures city
By Frank Jack Daniel & Alexandra Hudson
Battle for Bakhmut: Key Events in Russia-Ukraine War’s Longest Fight
By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
With Bakhmut in Ruins, Ukraine Shifts Focus to City's Outskirts
By Tyler Hicks, Andrew E. Kramer & Marc Santora