[BostonCard]

Crazy that Russia seemed on the verge of taking over the town, and they are now at risk of failing.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-say..._permalink

Still a dynamic situation, and the article makes clear that this week will be key, but…

The U.K.’s Defense Ministry echoed that assessment on Saturday, saying that Russia’s assault on Bakhmut had largely stalled, primarily as a result of what it called “extreme attrition”—a reference to Russia’s heavy losses of men and equipment.

I know it’s largely symbolic either way, and even if Ukraine manages to hold the town, it will have come at a cost, but the successful defense of Bakhmut can really be a rallying cry for Ukraine.

BC

[BostonCard]

Crazy that Russia seemed on the verge of taking over the town, and they are now at risk of failing.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-say..._permalink

Still a dynamic situation, and the article makes clear that this week will be key, but…

The U.K.’s Defense Ministry echoed that assessment on Saturday, saying that Russia’s assault on Bakhmut had largely stalled, primarily as a result of what it called “extreme attrition”—a reference to Russia’s heavy losses of men and equipment.

I know it’s largely symbolic either way, and even if Ukraine manages to hold the town, it will have come at a cost, but the successful defense of Bakhmut can really be a rallying cry for Ukraine.

BC