Russia-Ukraine face-off in Bakhmut (TV9 gfx)
president of ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (Volodymyr Zelenskyy) denied the claims of the Russian army occupying the city of Bakhmut. Answering the question of journalists in Japan, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that Bakhmut But the Russian Federation is not occupied. The situation is as it is. However, he has definitely accepted the loss on a large scale in Bakhmut. During this, he also said that he cannot risk the lives of the people living in Bakhmuth.
In fact, in a video posted on social media two days ago, Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group, announced that Russian army fighters had captured the city of Bakhmut. A few hours after this, the Russian Defense Ministry also issued a statement and said – Bakhmut has been freed. With this, Vladimir Putin congratulated his soldiers and the Wagner Group.
What is the significance of Bakhmut in Ukraine?
Bakhmut is a city in the Donetsk province of Ukraine. A fierce battle is going on between the Russian and Ukrainian army here. In this, thousands of people have lost their lives on both sides. And most of the city has been turned into rubble. Despite this, this city remains important for both the countries.
Bakhmut is a small town in eastern Ukraine but it is very important from the point of view of mining. Bakhmut city is close to many important roads of Ukraine which can be of great value to Russia. For the Ukrainian people, Bakhmut is also seen as a symbol of their resolve to try to expel the Russian troops.
famous as a tourist destination
By the time Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Bakhmut had a population of around 70,000. Since then this city has seen the bloodiest battle. The whole city has turned into a crematorium. Historically this city is also known for underground caves. It is famous for wine production. At the end of the 19th century, the greenery here along with the grand buildings made it famous as a tourist destination in the world.
Bakhmut has been famous as a battle site even before. Rockets were fired here during the First World War. Artillery was seen. It has been a massive battleground for commanders from both sides. Despite all the controversies, the Ukrainian army has become defensively strong in the east of Bakhmut. Because the Ukrainian army is suspected of retaliating next.
Also read: Why is the capture of Bakhmut so important, understand in five points.
