Russia's Prigozhin claims full control of Bakhmut after months of fighting
Ukraine's spokesperson for military east command denies Russia's Wagner has taken full control of Bakhmut.
Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin makes a statement as he stand next to Wagner fighters in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Bakhmut, Ukraine, in this still image taken from video released May 20, 2023. (photo credit: PRESS SERVICE OF "CONCORD"/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: