Battle for Bakhmut takes center stage in war in Ukraine
Bakhmut has been the focus of a Russian attacks for six months in the war’s longest and bloodiest battle
By The Associated Press
Published - Mar 08, 2023, 04:11 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 22, 2023, 05:30 PM EDT
The six-month battle for the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut has been the longest and bloodiest fight of the war so far.
Little known outside Ukraine before the Russian invasion, Bakhmut has become a symbol of the country’s fortitude and perseverance in the face of the Kremlin's onslaught.
The Ukrainian leadership vowed again this week to keep defending the city, but some observers have warned that holding on to it could be too dangerous and costly.
Here is a look at Bakhmut, the battle and its possible consequences.
