Russia's advances in the Donbas region are part of a bid to take control of the city of Bakhmut. The city holds some strategic importance as a transport hub but is primarily seen as a symbolic target for Russia. The region is an integral part of Ukraine, and any move by Russia to take control would be seen as a direct violation of international law. Any such gain would highly destabilize the region and spark further conflict. The spring thaw or Rasputin has again restricted the Russian war machine
As Spring Thaws and Russia Struggling Through Mud and Keep Donbas from Ukraine
