The Ukrainian troops stationed in Bakhmut cannot retreat because of the bridges blown up by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

After the encirclement of Bakhmut reached its climax, it became known that part of the Ukrainian forces stationed in the western part of the city retreated. However, due to fears of the complete abandonment of the city, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ordered to undermine the bridges that ensure the possibility of retreat from the city. At the moment, at least two blown up bridges are known, however, this is enough to block the massive retreat of the Ukrainian army from the city.

Initially, assumptions were made that crossings and dams blocking the advance of the Wagner PMC were undermined, however, terrain and satellite images indicate that this does not affect the advance of the Wagner PMC units.

Experts note that a similar situation was previously observed in Mariupol, and recently, but on a much smaller scale, in Soledar. The exact number of Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut remains unknown, however, according to Ukrainian sources, we are talking about a group of about 5-8 thousand people.

Information about the almost completely completed environment of Bakhmut was also confirmed by the authorities of the DPR.