Ukrainian troops in the area of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region, are successfully repelling numerous attacks by the criminal army of Russia and preventing the enemy from depriving them of supply routes.
What is known about situation in Avdiivka area
According to Dmytro Lazutkin, the Chief of Public Relations of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, the Russian occupiers are trying to change their tactics and regroup.
He also added that with the support of artillery and mortar fire, Russian occupiers are trying to storm Stepove north of Avdiivka.
He explained that his brigade was holding defensive positions on the northern flank of the Avdiivka sector near the railway.
The fiercest fighting is currently taking place in the area of Stepove and the Avdiivka plant.
How Russian army plans to fight in Ukraine in 2024
According to military expert and the head of the Center of Military-Law Researches NGO, Oleksandr Musiienko, the actions of Russian war criminals now indicate their desire to make some progress in eastern Ukraine during the winter.
In his opinion, until the spring of next year, the Russian occupiers will prioritise attacks in eastern Ukraine and partly in the south.
The expert suggested that after repelling this wave of enemy attacks, the Ukrainian military will continue to actively defend itself.
According to him, the situation remains difficult, but there is no reason for despair and fatalism.