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Now playing Next no comment Watch: Ukraine man tries to save neighbour's belongings after attack Russian forces are targeting the town of Chasiv Yar, in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow looks to close pincers on Bakhmut. 22/03/2023
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Now playing Next Ukraine Russia continues to close in on Bakhmut, capturing nearby town The head of Russia's paramilitary Wagner group said on Sunday that his troops had taken the Ukrainian town of Krasna Hora, a few kilometres north of Bakhmut, a key city that Moscow has been trying to conquer for several months. 12/02/2023
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Now playing Next Ukraine Russian capture of Soledar could pave the way for Bakhmut invasion The Ukrainian town of Soledar, home to salt mines is close to falling, despite intense fighting. Should the town fall, this would mark Russia's first gain in the Donbas region in months and would allow the Wagner mercenary group to turn their attention to Bakhmut. 11/01/2023
Now playing Next Russia Russia's Wagner group received weapons from North Korea, US claims The private military company is said to have up to 50,000 soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. 23/12/2022
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Now playing Next Russia 'Putin's chef' reveals he is behind Wagner paramilitary group The group has been accused of committing human rights abuses in Ukraine, Africa and Syria. 26/09/2022
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