Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had vowed to hold the 'fortress' settlement in the eastern Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces may attempt to"exhaust" Russia's manpower and equipment even as they likely begin a limited withdrawal from the contested city of Bakhmut, according to a new assessment.
The Donbas city has seen months of some of the fiercest fighting of the full-scale war in Ukraine, and Ukrainian Presidenthad vowed to hold the"fortress" settlement. But reports in recent days have suggested Ukraine is preparing to pull out of the city, and that Russia may be maneuvering for Ukraine to abandon its defensive positions.
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