Reserves will be mobilised for the defence of Avdiivka and Kupiansk. Troops and forces will be regrouping in these directions to stop the enemy's offensive.
The reserves will be mobilised for the defence of Avdiivka and Kupiansk
The corresponding decision was made after the visit of the new AFU Commander-in-Chief and Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov to the Avdiivka and Kupiansk directions.
Syrskyi noted that in order to reduce the offensive potential of the occupiers, the Ukrainian troops will be regrouped and reserves will be mobilised.
Based on the work results, operational decisions were made regarding the involvement of reserves, combat systems, fire support and regrouping troops and forces in these areas, and the localisation of enemy forces to reduce his offensive potential, — said Syrskyi.
Oleksandr Syrskyi
AFU Commander-in-Chief
Syrskyi also discussed with the commanders the issue of combat support of the units.
In view of the rapid change in the situation on the battlefield, I delegated the authority to the commanders to independently make appropriate urgent decisions in order to preserve the lives of the personnel, — said Sirskyi.
The AFU Commander-in-Chief noted that the occupiers in the Avdiivka and Kupiansk areas are stepping up their efforts, throwing dozens and hundreds of soldiers into "meat assaults" and shelling the front-line territories.
At the same time, the Defence Forces of Ukraine inflict losses on the enemy. Only in the Avdiyiv directionon the last day, Ukrainian defenders repelled 29 attacks by the Russian occupiers.
Battles for Avdiivka
Russian invaders have been trying to capture the city since the fall of 2023. According to the Ukrainian military, the Russians lost tens of thousands of soldiers in the battles for Avdiivka.
Currently, the invaders manage to enter the outskirts of Avdiivka. Another outpost of defense remains Koksokhim.
Vitaliy Barabash, head of the Avdiivka City Military Administration, noted that the occupying forces are in the city's private sector. The Armed Forces of Ukraine believe that if the occupying forces reach the supply artery in Avdiivka, it will complicate the logistics of our troops.
