2022---with-retreat-via-single-road--london--heavy-russian-casualties-at-lyman Apr 2026

As Ukrainian forces closed in, the Russian military abandoned the city rapidly, leaving behind the bodies of fallen comrades in the streets.

: The British Defense Ministry reported that retreating Russian forces "probably experienced heavy casualties" while withdrawing along the Kreminna-Torske road , the only remaining path under Russian hands at the time. As Ukrainian forces closed in, the Russian military

In October 2022, Russian forces suffered a significant defeat in the strategic rail hub of , Ukraine, following an encirclement by Ukrainian troops. The retreat was characterized by chaotic scenes and heavy casualties as Russian units attempted to flee along the only remaining escape route. The "Road of Death" Retreat As Ukrainian forces closed in