Putin gains little from taking Bakhmut as forces appear to break through

Russia's tactical mission in the region is viewed by experts as not having a major impact on the war overall.

"The political significance of controlling Bakhmut overall is minor too—capturing a small, destroyed city after a prolonged battle will not indicate that Russia has regained momentum in the war," Popova said."Even with control of Bakhmut, Russia will still be losing ground overall."

"Whether he succeeds or not could be politically consequential to internal regime dynamics—a captured Bakhmut strengthens Prigozhin's hand, though not decisively because it'd be a rather pyrrhic victory," she added. While Prigozhin may view the situation as bolstering his own position in Moscow, Reno said, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu appears to support establishing a stable defensive posture.

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