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Ukrainian forces (currently clinging to about 5% of Bakhmut) have been attempting to demolish several of the high rises on the western edge of the town, but were unable to due to inadequate explosives. This is interesting for two reasons.
First, the attempted demolitions are a preparation for the loss of the city. The terrain to the west is wide open and mostly flat. High rises on the perimeter of Bakhmut would give Russia a dominant position overlooking the terrain on the approach to Chasiv Yar.
For that reason, demolishing these buildings is an obvious priority for Ukraine now that it is on the verge of losing its remaining toehold in the city.
The second reason it's interesting is that they've tried a few times and they just don't have enough explosives on hand.
The second reason it's interesting is that they've tried a few times and they just don't have enough explosives on hand.
This is indirect confirmation that the remaining AFU in Bakhmut are fighting in a vacuum, cut off from supply. Requisitioning explosives for this demolition should be a high priority, but it seems they have to try to make do with what they had on hand.
In any case, Wagner is moving quickly right now, the end in Bakhmut is a foregone conclusion, and right now Ukraine is unable to organize an effective withdrawal.
Here is some recent footage showing the state of the highway between Chasiv-Yar and Ivanivske. This is on the T-0504 highway, looking east towards Bakhmut which can be seen smoking in the distance.
Note, this isn't the road directly into Bakhmut, so this isn't even a portion of the road where Russia has direct fire. This clip was taken here, several miles from the frontline, and is still littered with wrecked vehicles: 
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