455th Anniversary of the City of Bakhmut- Stamps- September 11,2026 Ukraine

Official release on September 11, 2026

• 1 sheet of stamps-455th Anniversary of the City of Bakhmut

Bakhmut is one of the oldest and most renowned cities in the Donetsk region—a city with a complex yet rich history.

The city's history is generally traced back to 1571, when the "Bakhmut guard post" was first mentioned in documents.

Bakhmut is situated on the Bakhmutka River, from which the city derives its name.

The city flourished largely due to salt; major salt-mining operations were established there, followed by the development of industry, trade, and glass and metallurgical manufacturing. Bakhmut gradually evolved into a vital commercial and industrial hub of the Donetsk region.

A significant historical fact is that in 1917, the blue-and-yellow flag was ceremoniously raised over the Bakhmut district *zemstvo* (local self-government) administration—the first such instance in the Donetsk region. This event was linked to the proclamation of the Ukrainian People's Republic and the activities of the local Ukrainian district council.

Bakhmut was known for more than just salt. For many years, the city was home to the renowned "Artwinery" sparkling wine producer. Consequently, Bakhmut was often referred to as the city of salt and sparkling wines.

Until 2016, the city was named Artemivsk. It had been given this Soviet-era name in 1924, but following the decommunization process, the Verkhovna Rada restored its historical name—Bakhmut—in 2016.

The city had previously endured Russian occupation in 2014; Ukrainian forces liberated Bakhmut on July 6, 2014.

However, the city faced its most harrowing trials following the onset of the full-scale invasion. Some of the fiercest battles of the Russo-Ukrainian War were fought for Bakhmut during 2022 and 2023. The defense of the city became a symbol of the Ukrainian military's resilience.

Unfortunately, after months of fighting, the city was almost completely destroyed. The Donetsk Regional Military Administration…