"Ukrainian Troops Launch Strategic Offensive, Severing Bakhmut's Supply Lines"

Ukrainian troops have launched a counteroffensive in the north and south, aiming to cut off supply lines into the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region. After the town of Klishchiivka was captured by Kremlin-aligned mercenaries from The Wagner Group in December, Ukrainian forces have now liberated it, putting them in a favorable position to sever the southern supply lines into Bakhmut. This counteroffensive is part of Ukraine's long-planned strategy to drain the Russian army's combat power and regain control of Bakhmut. The battle for the city has been ongoing for over a year, with roads playing a crucial role in determining the outcome.