#Bakhmut

[suratan-zir]

The city of Bakhmut, more than a year after its "liberation" by russia. It used to be one of the very few cities in the east of Ukraine where some of the historical architecture has been preserved, as most of it was lost during WW2 and replaced with soviet ugliness.

Wine was made here, salt was mined, metal was processed, and more than 70,000 people called it home.

Then russia came and took it all away.

[folklorespring]

Before it was razed to the ground by russians, Bakhmut was famous for its roses.

[vintage-ukraine]

Mother and daughter from Bakhmut, early XXth century

[sonyaheaneyauthor]

Early 20th century postcard of Bakhmut, Ukraine.

The city has since been destroyed in the russian invasion.

[sporadicneckmoneyfan]

💥 More than 550 guided aerial bombs, almost 550 combat drones and over 20 missiles were launched by terrorists in just one week.

[ftgrfk-blog]

Bakhmut: before and after the arrival of the "liberators"

[stop-war-ukraine]

🎮While playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R., remember Volodymyr Yezhov, one of its developers who died defending Bakhmut in December 2022. His face inspired the character Loki — both in-game and in life hero.

Source: Saint Javelin

[blueiscoool]

Bakhmut, Ukraine

Two years ago, this was a well-to-do city of 70,000, a Ukrainian regional center.

It was well known for the Hotel Atlantic many people use to stay at. Many also loved a very good sushi bar called Izumi at Bakhmut's central square.

It was a city of coffee shops, soccer stadiums, flower beds, fountains, and a famous local sparkling wine brand.

Now see what Russia has turned it into.

It's now a giant grave that will never see any life again.

[that-is-who-you-are]

🇺🇦We are bringing home 106 of our people.

These are soldiers from the Bakhmut direction - 8 officers and 98 soldiers and sergeants.

«They fought for Bakhmut and performed a feat that prevented the enemy from advancing further into our East. Each of them is a hero of our state.

Among those who are being returned from captivity, many were considered missing. The relatives of these people went through a difficult stage,» - the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

[anastasiamaru]

Road to Bakhmut

Bakhmut before russian agression

Bakhmut now

[dontforgetukraine]

Stabilisation point at Bakhmut front line. Photographed by photojournalist Till Mayer.

[alcestas-sloboda]

hell on Earth | video of Ukrainian SOF from Bakhmut as russians attack the city with phosphorus

[folklorespring]

About a year ago Ukrainian troops, including my friend's boyfriend, were leaving captured Bakhmut. About a month ago my friend's boyfriend was killed by russians on a frontline. russia only brings death and destruction.

[vintage-ukraine]

Girls from Bakhmut, 1913

[sonyaheaneyauthor]

Stamp of Bakhmut, Ukraine. 1901.

[sporadicneckmoneyfan]

1,000 days ago, Russia launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukrain

During this time, Russia has committed countless war crimes, causing death, destruction, ethnic cleansing, mass displacement, the abduction of Ukrainian children, ecological damage, nuclear threats, and a relentless campaign of disinformation

Over these 1,000 days, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have liberated 42,520 km² of territory and killed 722,440 Russians.

The Ukrainian Air Force has downed 2,753 cruise missiles and destroyed 19,073 drones.

At least 11,743 Ukrainian civilians have been killed and 24,614 injured by Russia, while 67,098 km² of Ukrainian territory has been occupied.

But Ukraine remains steadfast. The fight for freedom and independence continues.