As discussed also. The Ukrainians are messing with Putin's mind in Bakhmut too. Who the hell knows who is winning there. But it is clear that the Ukrainians are going to continue to announce that they are increasingly gaining in order to force the Russians to commit more and more troops. Troops that they want to send to defend against the counteroffensive elsewhere. In addition to the fact that any gains in Bakhmut agitates the Russian population bigtime. Especially if the counteroffensive goes well for Ukraine. That's a lot for the Russians to process. Of course it will be the same for the Ukrainians if the Russians gain.
Exhibit A below of Ukrainian messaging to mess with Putin's mind, knowing also that Prigo the Prick has threatened to remove his wagnerfucks from Bakhmut.
Ukrainian forces drive out Russian troops from Bakhmut positions, says senior general (msn.com)
Ukrainian forces drive out Russian troops from Bakhmut positions, says senior general
Exhibit A below of Ukrainian messaging to mess with Putin's mind, knowing also that Prigo the Prick has threatened to remove his wagnerfucks from Bakhmut.
Ukrainian forces drive out Russian troops from Bakhmut positions, says senior general (msn.com)
Ukrainian forces drive out Russian troops from Bakhmut positions, says senior general