On February 16, it became known that the Russian army used phosphorus in Avdiivka, which is protected by the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
What is happening in Avdiivka on February 16
The press officer of the 3rd AFU Assault Brigade, Oleksandr Borodin, shared the latest details about the events in the city on the air of the national news telethon.
The enemy begins to use phosphorus. The use of aerial bombs has increased. Anti-aircraft guns are much worse than artillery. These are aerial bombs of both 250 and 500 kg. This is 50 or more aerial bombs per day. Their number is very large for such a small bridgehead that is being held. And now phosphorus is used. Within a day, there was news about it. It all continues.
Oleksandr Borodin
Press officer of the 3rd Assault Brigade
According to him, the tension in Avdiivka is currently only growing.
What is essential to understand is that on February 15, the 3rd Assault Brigade officially announced that it was urgently redeployed to reinforce Ukrainian troops in the Avdiyivka area.
In addition, it was noted that two brigades of the Russian army managed to inflict critical damage in the direction of Avdiivka.
However, the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are forced to "fight at 360 degrees", and the Russians are sending new forces to Avdiivka.
How Tarnavskyi comments on the situation in Avdiivka
According to OSTG "Tavria" Commander Gen Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, "the situation in Avdiivka is difficult but under control."
He also stated that fierce fighting is taking place within the city. Armed Forces soldiers use all available forces and means to deter the enemy.
According to the adopted decision, planned reinforcement of units is taking place and troops are maneuvering in threatening directions. In addition, an additional resource of ammunition and other means of destruction has been allocated. New positions have been prepared and powerful fortifications continue to be prepared, taking into account all possible scenarios.
