Ukraine strategically destroyed two bridges leading into Bakhmut in 'likely' preparation for a withdrawal, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
claimed to have annexed for Russia last year. ISW said Ukraine was preparing for a"controlled fighting withdrawal."
"Geolocated footage posted on March 3 confirms that Ukrainian troops have destroyed two critical bridges in the Bakhmut area—one across the Bakhmutivka River in northeastern Bakhmut and one along the Khromove-Bakhmut route just west of Bakhmut," the report states. "The preemptive destruction of bridges is likely an indicator that Ukrainian troops may seek to inhibit Russian movement in eastern Bakhmut and limit potential westward Russian egress routes out of Bakhmut," it continues.
Ukrainian troops Wednesday are pictured on the left loading an Msta-B howitzer near Bakhmut, Ukraine, while people are shown on the right walking toward a destroyed bridge in the area. The Institute for the Study of War said Ukrainian forces had strategically destroyed two bridges near Bakhmut in"likely" anticipation of withdrawing from the city.The bloody battle for control of Bakhmut has been a focal point of the war since the summer.
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