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Russia Hits a Dead End in Bakhmut

After 10 months of fighting, Russian forces capture Bakhmut, but the battle has depleted them and drawn criticism over its strategic value. Ukraine prepares to strike back while counterattacks prevent Russian forces from regrouping or deploying elsewhere.

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  • Russian forces capture Bakhmut after 10 months of costly fighting.
  • The battle has depleted Russian forces and drawn criticism over its strategic value.
  • Ukraine did not deploy Western-trained brigades to defend the city.
  • Russia struggles to capitalize on its victory as Ukraine prepares to strike back.
  • Counterattacks prevent Russian forces from regrouping or deploying elsewhere.
Russia Hits a Dead End in Bakhmut
Moscow’s forces will struggle to capitalize on their first major victory in months after a battle that depleted them
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