8 Is Bakhmut important strategically in some way (like a river crossing), other than where Russia is slowly bleeding Ukraine white? Why, if Ukraine loses the city, will they (possibly) negotiate for peace? posted 1 year ago by Mad_King_Kalak 1 year ago by Mad_King_Kalak +8 / -0 Bakhmut articles: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/wagner-raises-russian-flag-center-bakhmut-fighting-rages https://on.rt.com/casw 38 comments share 38 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Bakhmut is part of Russia's failed attempt to take Donbas. Its value is mostly symbolic for both sites but it showcases that Russia isn't able to advance in any significant way even when throwing thousands of soldiers into the meatgrinder every day.