Ukraine Increases Troop Presence in Critical Avdiivka Amidst Russian Attacks

Defense News ,Ukraine Russia War :- In the eastern town of Avdiivka, Ukraine has urgently sent more soldiers to reinforce its troops, stating that the situation is extremely critical. Russian forces have been besieging the city in the Donetsk region for the past year, surrounding it on three sides.

The Third Separate Assault Brigade, in a post on its Telegram channel, confirmed its redeployment to strengthen Ukrainian troops in the Avdiivka area, emphasizing the critical nature of the situation. Recent weeks have seen Russian forces making progress in their attempts to capture the city, leading to reports of street fighting on the outskirts.

Ukraine's top commander acknowledged on Wednesday that the country is outnumbered on the battlefield. The ongoing battle for Avdiivka, an industrial hub less than 10 kilometers north of Donetsk, has become one of the bloodiest conflicts in the two-year war. It is drawing comparisons with the intense fight for Bakhmut last year, where tens of thousands of soldiers lost their lives.

The Third Separate Assault Brigade expressed concern about the unstable and threatening situation in Avdiivka. The enemy continues to actively rotate troops and deploy additional forces and resources into the city. Despite these challenges, Ukraine's army, as per the general staff, remains steadfast in holding back the enemy's attempts to surround Avdiivka.

According to the general staff, Russia launched 34 attacks in the area on Wednesday, highlighting the intensity of the conflict. Additionally, Moscow continued its aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight, firing 26 missiles. These attacks resulted in the death of at least one person and the destruction of multiple homes, according to Ukrainian officials on Thursday.

In a tragic incident, a 66-year-old woman lost her life when two projectiles hit a residential area in the northeastern city of Chuguyiv, as reported by the prosecutor's office. Despite the challenges, Ukraine's air defenses successfully shot down 13 of the Russian missiles, according to the air force.