Really? Indian Express isn't that bad. I have seen far worse in Hindustani media.
Bakhmut is symbolic. It will provide further impetus to march on. The point is that every piece of land Russia gains is extra territory. Who would say no to territory and that too from a neighbor that is hand and glove with foes? Sounds like a win deal for Russia.
There are nations on the planet that would give an arm and a leg for a piece of land... Just saying.
Losing half your armor and most of your professional army for a few cities in the donbass?
Throwing your economy back 20 years?
Losing your biggest gas customers?
Territory that is not recognized as yours by rest of the world and contested and at risk of being retaken by ukraine. Your brother nation that hates you now?
Losing allies and influence in former soviet states?
It only sounds like a win for simpletons with the IQ of a chimpanzee.