Why Russia and Ukraine fought so hard for Bakhmut? | WION WideAngle | Part 2

After more than a year of fierce fighting between Ukraine and Russia - the eastern city of Bakhmut is in ruins. Thousands have been killed on both sides and the dispute about who controls the city continues. Bakhmut has become the focal point of the ongoing conflict. How did a nondescript city the world had never heard of, become the place where both sides decided to fight on till the very end? We ask why Bakhmut matters for both Russia and Ukraine. #bakhmut #russiaukrainewar #wideangle About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook:   / wionews   Twitter:   / wionews   Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60 Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps