I’m trying to remain neutral and above all the bullshit propaganda - particularly coming from the US deep state.
But the line-of-control map in Bakhmut has not changed in 7 months. Why should it be any different this time?
RF has taken most of Klisichivka (south of Bakmut), including a fortification in the South (may have been used in WWI but I am not sure). If the northern fortification falls, the RF has isolated an threatens highway T-054 to Bakmut from Chasiv Yar west of Bakmut.
North of Bakhmut in Soledar the RF captured the rail and highway to Siversk, cutting of resupply of Bakhmut to the North. So Bakhmut has a single roadway for resupply.
This notwithstanding an estimsted 97,500 AFU force in the area.
RF seems to be content to apply force without taking substantial pieces of real estate because their kill ratio is very favorable due to their 1B75 Penicilin acoustic-thermal artillery.