Russian paratrooper units (VDV) are increasingly being deployed to Bakhmut following the withdrawal of Wagner Group forces from the area.

Russian VDV (airborne forces) have assumed an increasingly important role in Bakhmut: elements of the 76th and 106th divisions and two additional separate VDV brigades are now deployed to the sector

Because they have instead been forced to deploy them to hold the front line in Bakhmut, the whole Russian force is likely to be less flexible in reacting to operational challenges

Russian forces continue to suffer significant losses in the Bakhmut sector.

As of June 1, Russia had suffered over 60,000 casualties during its assault on Bakhmut according to a Western official.

Russia has suffered heavy casualties and immense weapon expenditure in Bakhmut, making it less flexible in reacting to operational challenges.

Russia has continued to redeploy regular units to the Bakhmut sector, as Wagner Group assault detachment complete their withdrawal to rear areas.

Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said the situation in Bakhmut is conditionally stable and southwestern outskirts are under control of Defense Forces of Ukraine.