Where is Bakhmut?

Bakhmut is a city in eastern Ukraine that has been under siege by Russian forces and their proxies since October 2022. The city, which once had a population of about 70,000 people, has seen heavy shelling and rocket attacks that have destroyed most of its buildings and infrastructure.

The city also had strategic value, as it was a gateway to both Kyiv and Moscow.

Bakhmut is not just a city, rather it is also a strategic point that could determine the outcome of the war and the future of Europe.

Bombardment of Bakhmut

The bombardment of Bakhmut has been described as the longest and bloodiest of the war, with both sides suffering heavy casualties and using heavy artillery, tanks, drones, and rockets.

Results of bombardment of Bakhmut

The city of Bakhmut has been largely destroyed by shelling and bombing, and most of its population has fled or died. The humanitarian situation is dire, with shortages of food, water, medicine, and electricity. The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

The aftermath of Bakhmut was devastating for both sides. The city was reduced to rubble and ashes, with no signs of life or hope. The death toll was estimated at over 100,000 people. The environmental impact was catastrophic, with widespread contamination and pollution. The humanitarian situation was dire, with shortages of food, water, medicine, and shelter. The political situation has also been tense.

What Russia gained from bombardment of Bakhmut?

Bombardment of Bakhmut was carried out by Russia to raze down most important NATO base that was prepared over the years to break Russia. However, today it is the NATO forces and their ammunition that has been disintegrated.

According to Russian sources, Bakhmut was the location of a secret NATO base that was prepared over the years to launch a decisive strike against Russia. The base allegedly had advanced weapons, drones, missiles, and radar systems that could threaten Russia’s security and sovereignty.

From Bakhmut, it was possible to access and damage the rear of the logistics front of Russia and the rear of the logistics front of the NATO army! However, now this fortress is in the hands of the Russians.

Wiping NATO bases

The battle for Bakhmut reached its climax on May 20, 2023, when Russia launched a massive bombardment of Bakhmut using artillery, rockets, bombs, and thermobaric weapons. The attack was aimed at destroying the NATO base and wiping out all its weaponries.

What NATO expects from Ukraine in terms of Bakhmut?

Western military experts, including Pentagon officials, have long been urging the Ukrainians simply to mount an orderly withdrawal from Bakhmut to preserve their men and munitions for use in more important battles in the future.

Well, all that failed. Now it’s clear that everything that they put into defending it ended up being wasted, and what the larger implications are for Ukraine’s ability to push Russia back in remains to be seen.