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The situation intensified with Russian forces steadily capturing ground and Ukrainian forces struggling to maintain their positions. The city of Bakhmut became the focal point of an impending large-scale assault.
The Battle for Bakhmut Begins
With October 2022 marking the escalation of fighting, the battle entered its most harrowing phases. Bakhmut’s strategic significance lay in its positioning along major supply routes vital for both sides. Russian forces, spearheaded by the notorious Wagner Group, comprised seasoned mercenaries and newly recruited convicts from Russian prisons, some with violent criminal backgrounds.