THE BATTLE OF BAKHMUT (2022-2023)

The Battle of Bakhmut (2022-2023) was one of thelongest, bloodiest, and most consequential confrontationsof the 21st century. Over a span of nearly tenmonths, this Ukrainian industrial city turned into theepicenter of a relentless war of attrition. This well-researchedmilitary-historical essay, authored by expertsfrom the Central Research Institute of the Armed Forcesof Ukraine, provides the first comprehensive scientificanalysis of this historic operation.The book sheds light on the strategic decisions of theUkrainian command as well as the ruthless tactics of theenemy, who attempted to capture the city using "humanwaves" and a massive deployment of convicts recruitedby the Wagner Group. For the attacker, Bakhmutbecamea strategic dead end that consumed its elite resourcesand ultimately triggered profound internalconflictswithinthe Russian command.With precise documentation, archival materials, andexclusiveeyewitness testimonies, this work describeshow the Ukrainian army, through "active defense,"gainedcrucial time to secure international support andprepare its own counteroffensives. An indispensable referencework for professionals in the fields of militaryhistory, national security, and defense, as well as for abroad audience seeking to understand the dynamics ofmodern warfare.