LOL Russia has been methodical in taking out the Ukrainian military. It’s like they funneled Ukrainian men and American equipment into a meat grinder. Now we are sending F-16s? We are about to learn how out dated they are.
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The Russian military's official name for Bakhmut was "Operation Meatgrinder." The purpose was not to capture Bakhmut but to let the Ukes funnel reinforcements in continually so a large portion of the Uke army could be destroyed there. The operation was very successful. As a bonus there is considerable strategic value in controlling Bakhmut. It will be a valuable military transport hub once the rail lines are restored.