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Ukrainian forces withdraw from Avdiivka
Ukrainian forces have retreated from the devastated town of Avdiivka, announced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. According to Kyiv, the troop withdrawal which was decided upon as Ukraine was facing a critical shortage of ammunition and American military aid was delayed in Congress for several months, was intended to save troops from being completely encircled by Russian forces after several months of fierce fighting.
"Given the operational situation …
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Ukrainian forces reportedly reclaim some positions in Avdiivka amid escalating hostilities
In the Avdiivka district of Donetsk province, an extraordinarily fraught situation has enveloped the Defence Forces where Ukrainian defenders managed to recapture some positions, said Junior Sergeant Stanislav Bunyatov from the 24th Aidar Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on his Telegram channel Speaking Sniper.
"In the forest and dense woodland to the west of Avdiivka, our guys have reclaimed some positions, thrashing the bastards with anti-tank mine drops. Holding these …
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Ukrainian 110th Mechanized Brigade says its soldiers continue to defend Avdiivka amid intense battles
As of Friday, 16 February, Ukrainian fighters of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after General-Horunzhy Marko Bezruchko, continue to hold the defense of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region, reported the brigade's press service on Facebook.
"Avdiivka! The blaze of fierce fire does not burn us. The 110th Brigade has been holding this city for two years of full-scale invasion. Steadfastly, courageously, heroically! Without complaints! Gritting our teeth! Overcoming the 'impossible'!" the …
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Ukrainian 3rd Separate Assault Brigade encircled in Avdiivka section, deputy commander reports
Soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade have been encircled in one of the sections in Avdiivka, said the brigade's deputy commander Rodion Kudryashov.
"For more than 12 days, the soldiers of the 3rd SA Brigade have been holding a line of responsibility in the midst of the city of Avdiivka, undertaking raiding and striking operations to expand the logistical corridor and the zone of responsibility of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Regarding maneuvers – there are certain stages of these actions. …
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Ukrainian Forces to withdraw from key position near Avdiivka, command announces regrouping
Ukrainian Forces will withdraw from the Zenit position on the outskirts of Avdiivka, said Commander of the Joint Forces Operation Tavriia, Alexander Tarnavsky on Telegram.
"After several months of confrontation, the command decided to withdraw from the Zenit position to the south-eastern outskirts of Avdiivka. This position was held as long as it allowed us to effectively contain and destroy the enemy," he wrote.
The general noted that the decision to withdraw was made to preserve personnel …
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Ukrainian military prepares alternate supply routes in Avdiivka amid intense street fighting
Dmytro Likhoviy, the spokesperson for the Tavriya Direction Defence Forces, has revealed that Ukrainian military command has prepared alternate supply routes in the event that the main logistical artery in Avdiivka is cut by Russians. In comments to Liga.net, he explained that, for security reasons, the Defence Forces do not provide real-time updates on the situation in this area.
"This isn't a football match. We won't be disclosing positions. The situation on the front line is dynamic and …
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Ukraine sends reinforcements to Avdiivka as Russian assaults continue
Units of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stationed in Avdiivka, are facing difficulties in holding the city but are receiving reinforcements from other parts of Ukraine's Armed Forces, said the brigade's public relations head, Ivan Sekach, in an interview with Radio Liberty.
Sekach noted that despite the lack of sufficient resources to hold the city, the brigade has gained support from other units, which has helped to ease the situation. He emphasized that …
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Kyiv: Russian forces intensify efforts to capture Avdiivka and disrupt Ukrainian supply lines
Russian troops have concentrated major efforts on the Avdiivka direction, aiming to seize control over the logistical routes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavsky, commander of the Operational Strategic Grouping of Troops (OSGT) Tavriya, on Telegram.
"The intent of the Russian aggressors is clear: they primarily seek to gain control over the logistical routes used to support our units on the northern flank. However, we are responding adequately to the …
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Russian forces advance in Avdiivka threatening Ukrainian supply routes
Russian forces have breached residential areas in the north of Avdiivka, drawing closer to the logistical routes providing supplies to Ukrainian soldiers defending their positions, said Dmytro Lykhovy, a spokesperson for the Operational-Strategic Group of Forces (OSGF) Tavriya, during a nationwide news broadcast.
Lykhovy reported that Russian military units are advancing on the northern flank of Avdiivka. They were initially located in residential quarters to the east of the Avdiivka Coke …
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Ukrainian journalist: street battles in Avdiivka as Russian forces penetrate built-up areas
Russian forces have moved into the built-up area of Avdiivka, where street battles are ongoing, journalist and chief editor of Censor.NET Yury Butusov reported on Facebook.
According to Butusov, Russian units have established positions on one of the streets on the town's northern outskirts.
"The enemy's forward units are about one and a half kilometers from the town's entrance. Two weeks ago, they managed to capture two streets on the southern edge of the town. The situation is critical," …