I dunno
If Russians withdraw from Bakhmut, I can totally see Russia nuking it in a fit of pique.
It's completely empty so there's a nice safe target and they can rattle their nuclear sabre and show that if they lose they will leave scorched earth behind.
That will learn those filthy Nazi Ukrainians
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simbosan is too tired, Sat 13 May 2023, 4:12,
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