Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War emphasize that the Russians managed to make some progress in

Bakhmut

, Donetsk region, as well as its surroundings.

This was reported in the ISW report.

Geolocation images published on March 28 and 29 show the advance of the occupier's troops in the southern and southwestern parts of Bakhmut.

According to the Russian SMP, the fighters of the "Wagner" PMC have advanced further in the southern part of Bakhmut and are intensifying their offensive in the city itself.

It is emphasized that how many conventional Russian forces have strengthened the positions of the Russian Federation in the north and south to protect against potential Ukrainian counterattacks.

ISW battle maps.

ISW battle map.

Let's guess, president 

Volodymyr Zelenskyi believes: 

if Bakhmut falls, there will be pressure both from the international community and within Ukraine. 

The head of state is sure that the defeat in the battle for

 Bakhmut will be more of a political defeat than a tactical one.

Read also:

  • Russia does not have the capacity for a major offensive: The Guardian explained why

  • The situation in Bakhmut: the Ministry of Defense told what the defense of the city is

  • The expert explained why Western fighters are important and necessary for the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces

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