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The Battle for Bakhmut: A Gruesome Chapter in the Ukraine War

The Battle for Bakhmut stands as one of the longest and bloodiest confrontations of the ongoing Ukraine war, often likened to a "meat grinder" due to its devastating human toll. This article delves into the strategic underpinnings of this battle, exploring the tactics employed by both Ukrainian and Russian forces.

The Russian Strategy

By spring 2022, the initial Russian ambition of seizing the entirety of Ukraine had shifted. Russian forces, having drawn back from much of northern Ukraine, refocused efforts on the eastern Donbass region, comprising Luhansk and Donetsk. The objective was now clear: encircle and obliterate the entrenched Ukrainian army positioned in well-fortified bunkers and trenches.