Recording: Civilian life in Bakhmut (Patreon)

Dear Kyiv Independent community members,

Thank you to everyone who attended our last community event and to those who sent in questions!

During the event, Francis shared his experience of his January trip to Bakhmut, a town on the front-line in eastern Donetsk Oblast that has recently been the center of the war’s heaviest fighting.

He spoke about the current living conditions in the town, remaining residents’ access to aid and evacuation, and the relationship between civilians and the Ukrainian military in an urban warfare settting. He also talked about the military strategy around the fight for Bakhmut, and what Russia’s predicted spring offensive might look like.

Also be sure to read Francis’ recent story, “One night in Bakhmut: Civilians wait for the end as Russia draws closer” here.

If you have any suggestions for topics you’d like to see covered in the future, let us know in the comments below or via email – you can reach our community manager Brooke at brooke@kyivindependent.com.