It’s pretty normal in authoritarian dictatorship were the only unforgivable action for the dictator is “look weak” by giving up on something that has cost a lot to get (even if it is worthless).
It’s pretty smart of the Ukranian leadership to use this russian regime weakness against them.
nope, I know that his was spread around everywhere by Russian sympathizers, but the reality is that Russia chose Bakhmut not because of its strategic importance but because they could supply it from both the northern and southeastern supply lines, the town is in a valley, its outside artillery range of the Russian and Ukrainian supply line Trunks, etc… what make the town special was the Russian propaganda because it was the one place they could adequately supply, and the ability of the UA forces to kill Russians in insane ratios
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Russia is doing “strategy” by Sunk Cost Falacy.
It’s pretty normal in authoritarian dictatorship were the only unforgivable action for the dictator is “look weak” by giving up on something that has cost a lot to get (even if it is worthless).
It’s pretty smart of the Ukranian leadership to use this russian regime weakness against them.
isn’t there a strategically important road near Bakhmut that becomes available if you take the area?
nope, I know that his was spread around everywhere by Russian sympathizers, but the reality is that Russia chose Bakhmut not because of its strategic importance but because they could supply it from both the northern and southeastern supply lines, the town is in a valley, its outside artillery range of the Russian and Ukrainian supply line Trunks, etc… what make the town special was the Russian propaganda because it was the one place they could adequately supply, and the ability of the UA forces to kill Russians in insane ratios
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