A year has passed since Bakhmut, once a thriving city in eastern Ukraine, was turned into ruins. Captured and destroyed, it has become a symbol of the destructive power of war and the tragedy unfolding before the eyes of the entire world. The city, for which fierce battles were fought, now lies in ruins, and the question "why?" remains unanswered.
Ecological Catastrophe
Bakhmut today is not just a city in ruins but a zone of ecological catastrophe. Massive destruction has led to the release of asbestos, which has spread as dust across the city's territory. Asbestos is a material dangerous to health, and its inhalation almost certainly causes lung cancer. This makes the return to life in Bakhmut impossible. The city has become a symbol not only of physical but also ecological destruction. How can you restore a place where the air is poisoned, and every breath carries a mortal threat?
Epidemiological Danger
The situation is further exacerbated by the lack of water and the presence of a vast amount of organic remains—bodies of deceased people and animals decomposing in the streets of the city. This has created conditions for the contamination of water and soil with dangerous pathogenic microorganisms. Bakhmut has turned into an epidemiological disaster. The danger of spreading deadly infections has become the new reality for the once flourishing city. Instead of life being restored, death continues its harvest, claiming new victims.
The Lie of a "Better Life"
In this context, the Kremlin's statements about a "better life" supposedly brought to the occupied territories seem like blatant lies. Russia has no intention of rebuilding the cities it has destroyed. At best, these places will be abandoned to their fate, and at worst, they will be used for further military ventures. The Kremlin's policy does not involve caring about people and their future; it is driven solely by the pursuit of power and control, even if it means the destruction of entire cities and nations.
Russia as a Tumor on the Planet
The events in Bakhmut reflect a broader problem—the existence of Russia in its current form. This country, like a cancerous tumor, spreads death and destruction. Wherever Russia appears, only devastation, lawlessness, and the stench of death remain. It threatens the existence of not only individual countries but the entire planet. The world must recognize this threat and take action to prevent anything like this from happening again.
Conclusion
Bakhmut today is a warning to the entire world. The city, turned into a battlefield, has become a symbol of destruction and disaster. This tragedy shows that wherever Russia appears, it brings only destruction and death. The world cannot allow this to continue. Only by uniting can humanity confront the threat posed by this country and prevent new disasters in the future.