War in Ukraine: in Bakhmout, the battle is not over

Is the Ukrainian city of Bakhmout controlled by Russians or Ukrainians? All weekend, the two countries made contradictory announcements. Monday, May 22 in the morning, there is always “a lot of confusion”explains journalist Maryse Burgot, special correspondent in Pokrosvsk (Ukraine). “We still have a great certainty: the Russians now control a large majority of this city of Bakhmout”she continues.

Territories taken over by kyiv in recent days

“But the battle for the ruins of Bakhmout is not over, because in recent days Ukrainian forces have retaken a few square kilometers of territory on the heights, in the suburbs to the north and south of this city of Bakhmout. They will therefore continue to pound the Russian forces”adds the journalist. “For the Ukrainians, now is not the time to admit any defeat”concludes Maryse Burgot.