Stark before-and-after images reveal the obliteration of Bakhmut

High-resolution satellite imaging of city in eastern Ukraine lay bare its destruction after months of bombardment

High-resolution satellite images published by Maxar provide a stark insight into the destruction of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, caused by months of bombardment and fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces.

The images show Bakhmut from above in May 2022 and May 2023.