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Bakhmut does not hold much strategic gain. The stiff resistance is probably more about diverting Russian resources for a pointless cause leaving vulnerabilities elsewhere for Ukraine to exploit. Afaik logistics wise Bakhmut might be good as it unlocks a highway route but feel free to correct me on that.
Man all this armor really has to get there ASAP. Looks like Russia is really trying to encircle Bakhmut. If it gets to that, I hope AFU can pull their forces out of the city in time. >

We are talking about 3 months, more or less,  for the Germany batch. Far more for the US >

Exactly, that's a long ass time. In about a month, Ruzzkis have taken Soledar and are already in the northern parts of Klischiivka. Not looking good for Bakhmut.