The city of Bakhmut has been the center of focus in the Ukraine- Russia war over the past few weeks as Russian soldiers surround the city. Russia plans to capture the city in what would be Russia's first major victory in the war in a few months. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky states that if the city falls to Russia, Russia will have an opening to take more in Ukraine's Eastern region. The victory would be important for Russia because of the loss of momentum the Russian military has experienced over the last few months of the war. Evacuation efforts are in place, but almost 4,000 citizens remain in the city hidden in basements and cannot be found by the military. Ukraine plans to continue to send supplies and arms to the city and plan on "inflicting heavy losses on Russian arms". This comes after a Ukrainian prisoner of war has been executed, adding to Zelensky's urgency on defending the Ukrainian city. Overall, this city is a important one for both Ukraine and Russia in keeping the momentum of the war and building morale and support.
By: Michael Gill
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/europe/ukraine-volodymyr-zelensky-cnn-interview-bakhmut-intl
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