Disagreements continue to build within the ranks of Wagner PMC.

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Prigozhin posts on his telegram channel:

- DENYING that Russian forces have encircled Ukrainian troops in the north of Bakhmut.

- Claiming Ukraine is sending 300-500 soldiers to Bakhmut each day.

- Claims Ukrainian artillery fire is increasing each day.

- Acknowledges that the heaviest fighting occurs in the north of Bakhmut.

- States that Bakhmut 'WILL NOT be taken tomorrow' because there is heavy Ukrainian resistance and grinding.