Extreme Activity
48.584367°N 37.995082°E
Total Events
7,165
Artillery
1,065
UAV Attacks
243
Active Period
Feb 24, 2022 — Mar 24, 2026
Bakhmut, located in Donets'k, is a Russian-occupied area that has endured 7,165 documented conflict incidents since Feb 24, 2022. The dominant form of warfare is ground combat (18% of events), with 102 days of recorded Russian control. Civilian casualty incidents number 364. The last recorded event was Mar 24, 2026.
Conflict Profile Analysis
Ground combat operations — including firefights, armored engagements, and raids — constitute 45% of military activity at Bakhmut. This elevated rate of direct contact warfare indicates active maneuver operations in the area.
Territorial control at Bakhmut has shifted over the course of the conflict, with 502 recorded changes and 102 days of Russian control documented. There have been 499 recorded withdrawal or retreat events, indicating dynamic frontline movement.
Civilian casualties have been recorded in 364 incidents (5.1% of all events), reflecting the toll on non-combatants in the area.
Conflict Event Overview
| Event Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| explosion Artillery Shelling | 1,065 | 14.9% |
| bolt Raids | 762 | 10.6% |
| undo Retreats/Withdrawals | 499 | 7% |
| local_fire_department Firefights | 475 | 6.6% |
| person_off Military Casualties | 472 | 6.6% |
| group Civilian Casualties | 364 | 5.1% |
| flight Airstrikes | 331 | 4.6% |
| home Property Damage | 271 | 3.8% |
| flight_takeoff UAV/Drone Attacks | 243 | 3.4% |
| radar Air Defense Actions | 233 | 3.3% |
| domain Occupation Events | 170 | 2.4% |
| warning IED/Mine Events | 147 | 2.1% |
| shield Armored Engagements | 86 | 1.2% |
| computer Cyber Operations | 19 | 0.3% |
| local_hospital Hospital/Medical | 12 | 0.2% |
Event Type Distribution
Activity Timeline
Monthly Events in Bakhmut
Territorial Control History
Current Status: Russian Occupied
Bakhmut has been under Russian control for approximately 102 recorded days since February 2022.
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Comparative Analysis
vs Donets'k Average
| Metric | Bakhmut | Oblast Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Events | 7,165 | 462 | +6,703 |
| Artillery Events | 1,065 | 116 | +949 |
| Airstrike Events | 331 | 30 | +301 |
| UAV Events | 243 | 16 | +227 |
| Civilian Casualties | 364 | 35 | +329 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conflict events have been recorded in Bakhmut?
Bakhmut has recorded 7,165 conflict events between Feb 24, 2022 and Mar 24, 2026. This places it in the extreme activity category among Ukraine's 0 conflict zones within Donets'k.
When did Russian forces take control of Bakhmut?
Bakhmut has been under documented Russian control for 102 observation days. The territorial status is assessed through combined ISW (Institute for the Study of War) and DeepStateMap monitoring. Despite occupation, 7,165 conflict events have been recorded, indicating continued resistance or military operations in the area.
What type of military activity is most common in Bakhmut?
Artillery Shelling is the dominant event type in Bakhmut, accounting for 14.9% of all incidents with 1,065 recorded events followed by Raids at 762 incidents. The distribution across multiple event types indicates a complex operational environment.
How have civilians been affected by the conflict in Bakhmut?
There have been 364 recorded civilian casualty incidents in Bakhmut, representing 5.1% of all events. While any civilian harm is significant, this rate is within the range observed across actively targeted locations.
Why does Bakhmut have such a high concentration of conflict events?
Bakhmut's 7,165 events reflect its significance as a occupied strategic location. The volume of reporting also correlates with media access and infrastructure — larger cities with more news correspondents tend to have more granular event documentation in the VIINA dataset.
Data Source
Location Conflict Data: VIINA Dataset (Georgetown University) — Violent Incident Information from News Articles. Territorial control: ISW + DeepStateMap composite.
Last updated: March 24, 2026