Russia's Stranglehold on Bakhmut Wavers as Ukraine's Counteroffensive Gains Momentum

Russia's control over the war-torn city of Bakhmut in Ukraine may be slipping, as the Ukrainian counteroffensive appears to be gaining ground. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggests that Ukrainian forces have surrounded Bakhmut and have the city and Russian supply routes under fire control. This development could potentially trap Russian forces within the city. While progress in the counteroffensive has been slower compared to previous efforts, ISW maintains that it is not indicative of a stalemate and that Ukraine still has the potential to retake large areas.