Skip linksSkip to Content
play
Live
Navigation menu
  • News
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • US & Canada
    • Latin America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • Explained
  • Opinion
  • Sport
  • Video
    • Features
    • Economy
    • Human Rights
    • Climate Crisis
    • Investigations
    • Interactives
    • In Pictures
    • Science & Technology
    • Podcasts
    • Travel
play
Live
Navigation menu
  • Russia-Ukraine war
  • Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now?
  • Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund war?
  • How can Ukraine rebuild China ties?
  • 'Ukraine is running out of men, money and time'

Russia-Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Bakhmut is ‘not occupied’

Ukrainian soldiers were still engaging Russian forces in fierce battles in and around Bakhmut, military officials said.

Mercenary fighters wave flags of Russia and the Wagner group on top of a building in an unidentified location.
Video Duration 02 minutes 01 seconds play-arrow02:01

Russia claims full control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine

News image
By Mersiha Gadzo
Published On 21 May 202321 May 2023

Share

facebooktwitterwhatsappcopylink

Save

This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates for May 21 on the Russia-Ukraine conflict:



  • About

    • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • Terms and Conditions
    • EU/EEA Regulatory Notice
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Cookie Preferences
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Sitemap
    • Work for us
  • Connect

    • Contact Us
    • User Accounts Help
    • Advertise with us
    • Stay Connected
    • Newsletters
    • Channel Finder
    • TV Schedule
    • Podcasts
    • Submit a Tip
    • Paid Partner Content
  • Our Channels

    • Al Jazeera Arabic
    • Al Jazeera English
    • Al Jazeera Investigative Unit
    • Al Jazeera Mubasher
    • Al Jazeera Documentary
    • Al Jazeera Balkans
    • AJ+
  • Our Network

    • Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
    • Al Jazeera Media Institute
    • Learn Arabic
    • Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights
    • Al Jazeera Forum
    • Al Jazeera Hotel Partners

Follow Al Jazeera English:

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • instagram-colored-outline
  • rss
Al Jazeera Media Network logo
© 2026 Al Jazeera Media Network

You might also like:

live israeli attacks kill 76 no aid relief yet for... | thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient sta... | russia ukraine war list of key events day 1185... | german woman arrested after mass stabbing at hambu... | vietnam orders ban on popular messaging app... | need answers will sri lankas tamils find war closu... | live israeli attacks kill 85 in gaza as starvation... | florida court orders ex mexican security chief to ...