"Tracking Ukraine's Shifting Frontlines: Bakhmut Offensive Reveals Gains and Losses"

Maps from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) show Ukrainian advances in the Bakhmut region as Russia attempts to capture Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have successfully defended against Russian military gains, with recent advances made on Bakhmut's southern flank. Russian forces continue to attack north and south of Bakhmut, but have not made significant advances. However, they have made progress around Avdiivka. Avdiivka has suffered heavy losses as Russian forces attempt to encircle the city of Donetsk.