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>yeah but Ukraine totally collapsed after Priggers took Bakhmut see
Zelensky himself stated Bakhmut's importance. And losing there was significant as it probably fucked up Ukraine's chances in their copefensive which they launched soon after. The battle of Bakhmut delayed that offensive, and gave the Russians time to construct fortified lines. It may be why the counteroffensive failed. Obviously the war didn't end instantly, but it was definitely the turning point in this war.