How losing 60k soldiers nearly cost Putin everything | Battle Plans

The Battle of Bakhmut lasted nearly ten months and became the bloodiest infantry battle since World War II. In this critical episode of Battle Plans Exposed, military expert Philip Ingram dissects the true importance and the monumental cost of this clash, which nearly led to the collapse of Russia's entire military command. Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why Bakhmut? 02:45 Ukraine's 'meat grinder' strategy 04:34 The Wagner Group: Putin's private army 05:54 Russia's "cannon fodder" tactics 06:52 Russian tensions: Wagner vs. Shoigu & Gerasimov 08:38 Ukraine's battle tactics and elite defenders 10:25 The Battle Evolves: Soledar, Flanking, and Withdrawal 12:06 Monumental cost: casualties and attrition rate 14:01 The road to mutiny: Prigozhin's post-Bakhmut fury 15:31 Russia's near collapse: Prygozhin's march on Moscow 16:21 Conclusion: Bakhmut's legacy The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #ukraine #russia #military