Russian forces have intensified their military operations in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, employing phosphorus shells and causing fires at the coke plant tanks. The use of such incendiary weapons has led to the spread of toxic smoke throughout the area. Additionally, the Russian army is reported to have dropped 60 aircraft bombs daily on Ukrainian positions, alongside artillery and MLRS fire. In a symbolic move, soldiers from the 114th brigade of the Russian Armed Forces placed a Soviet flag with a hammer and sickle at the western entrance to Avdiivka, a location where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had been photographed just 1.5 months prior during his visit to the 110th mechanized brigade at the front line. This act signals a significant propaganda victory for Russia and raises questions about the control of Avdiivka and the fate of the estimated 1500-2000 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly encircled in what is described as a 'cauldron'. The Russian flag has also been raised over parts of the Avdiivka Coke Plant, indicating a shift in control over this strategic location. The DFS has been released, and parts of the plant were considered a gray zone before now being under Russian control.
🇺🇦🇷🇺🚨‼️Russian flag over the administration of Avdeevka! Soldiers of the 24th Special Forces Brigade from Novosibirsk together with the 239th Regiment raise the tricolor. https://t.co/w5QZ70Pe0d
Soldiers of the 114th Brigade of the 1st Donetsk Army Corps have raised the Russian flag at the Avdeevka Coke Plant. https://t.co/h13QdLWtyz
Soldiera of the 114th Brigade of the 1st Donetsk Army Corps have raised the Russian flag at the Avdeevka Coke Plant. https://t.co/nSCFewOP9q
🇷🇺⚡The Russian Flag raised above the Avdiivka coke plant. Glory to our troops which continue working 24/7 in clearing the city of the Nazis. https://t.co/SVPetZYVCi
Russian forces of the 114th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade hoisted their rags over a part of the Avdiivka Coke Plant, which was considered a gray zone. Now Russian controlled. 48.173444873666114, 37.70461213358929 https://t.co/NgeM42Ehk4
Russian Army plants Russian flag on one of the buildings of Avdiivka Coke Plant following Ukrainian Army's withdrawal from the city. https://t.co/NkToecrE52
Russian Forces raising the flag on Easter part of Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant. https://t.co/xztqJCrjSD https://t.co/eHPI0grDEy
RU 114th BDE units raising the flag on the eastern part of the Avdiivka Coke Plant, possibly still in combat. Location: 48.1733173267, 37.7045469671 @UAControlMap @GeoConfirmed https://t.co/xN8k9YQNUD
🇺🇦Ukrainian soldier of the 47th Mechanized Brigade at the site of the Avdiivka Coke Plant (AKHZ). Photo was published today. https://t.co/EILySPu9qW
Footage from the Coke plant in Avdiivka, filmed by Warriors from the Third Assault Brigade. https://t.co/qe5nCzOlGk https://t.co/UvMADWaxoM
🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ Soldiers of the 114th brigade of the Russian Armed Forces hung a red flag with a hammer and sickle at the western entrance to Avdiivka, where Zelenskyy had recently taken a photo. https://t.co/EW8gh8XgGh
NEW: 🇺🇦🇷🇺The Soviet Union is again rushing towards Europe Soldiers of the 114th brigade of the Russian Armed Forces put a Soviet flag with a hammer and sickle on a stele at the western entrance to Avdiivka, where Zelensky had recently taken a photo. Avdeevka is already in the… https://t.co/04lvkfqYSw
NEW: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Soldiers of the 114th brigade of the Russian Armed Forces put a Soviet flag with a hammer and sickle on a stele at the western entrance to Avdiivka, where Zelensky had recently taken a photo. Avdeevka is already in the cauldron and 1500-2000 Ukrainian soldiers are… https://t.co/QZLfO7tJvv
The western entrance to Avdiivka now shows a Russian/USSR flag. Just 1,5 month ago, Zelenskyi made a video in the same location when he visited the 110th mechanized brigade at the front line. https://t.co/bF0HBo2OFp
Video apparently showing a flag Russian soldiers placed on the famous sign at the entrance of Avdiivka. A lot of questions now about the status of the town, and the Ukrainian soldiers that were holding it. https://t.co/nGtzRdJUFJ
Russian troops occupied the Cheburashka stronghold and hung a red flag with a hammer and sickle at the western entrance to Avdeevka, where Zelensky had previously been photographed. The DFS has also been released. The agony of Ukraine in Avdeevka. #Avdeevka https://t.co/XWzoIC5WDh
❗️Russian troops are using phosphorus shells in the battle for Avdiivka, causing fires in coke plant tanks Additionally, the Russian army drops 60 aircraft bombs on Ukrainian positions every day, while also firing from artillery and MLRS. https://t.co/0sEPKQCXQE
❗️Third Separate Assault Brigade reports on the situation in #Avdiivka, Donetsk region. "The Russians employ phosphorus shells, igniting fuel oil tanks and causing them to catch fire. Toxic smoke spreads throughout the plant." The video depicts the coke plant in Avdiivka. https://t.co/8amnEGMPzh