Ukraine poured just under half of its brigades into Bakhmut and were not able to hold it. Taking immense casualties along the way in men and equipment.

Losses that are irreplaceable for Ukraine. It is part of the reason the Spring Offensive never happened.

Bakhmut was a trap. https://t.co/2vNjDQkkLU pic.twitter.com/0rpYa1eAlY

— Fennec_Radar (@RadarFennec) May 20, 2023