Russian forces have launched a major offensive on the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled the Russian attacks, inflicting heavy losses on the invading forces. The battle for Avdiivka has become one of the defining moments of the war, with both sides fighting fiercely for control of the city. The Russians have suffered significant casualties, losing tanks and infantry fighting vehicles in their failed attempts to encircle Avdiivka. The Ukrainian 110th Mechanized Brigade and the Presidential Brigade have played a crucial role in repelling the Russian offensive. The situation in Avdiivka remains tense as the fighting continues.
War in Ukraine remains quite intensive - 56 battles through past 24 hours. In the south, Russian keep firing at residential areas. In the east, they're maneuvering around Avdiyivka area, with no particular purpose. Just for the sake of staying there. We will be dealing with this.
🔥🔥🔥 Russian attempt at a mechanized offensive on the outskirts of Avdiivka WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED by the Presidential Brigade https://t.co/mFGKsATklk
🎥2nd Mechanized Battalion of Separate Presidential Brigade continues to repel Russian attempts to advance in the vicinity of Avdiivka. #UkraineRussiaWar https://t.co/mFYjZ2kUn4
Russia Goes on the Offensive in Ukraine—and Suffers Heavy Losses - WSJ Moscow’s assault on Avdiivka shows how hard it is for either side to move front line https://t.co/Oz1QuDNOIJ
The Battle of Avdiivka. Russian troops try to crawl their way out of the battlefield following yet another failed assault on Ukrainian lines. For the sake of fucking WHAT were they there, killing and dying in severe misery, 600 days into this nightmare? https://t.co/hNrHjaEtnF
British intelligence believes that the Russian Armed Forces have launched a coordinated offensive in various directions in eastern Ukraine. The attack on Avdeevka is being carried out by heterogeneous forces. Avdeevka is a serious obstacle for Russia, which wants to occupy the… https://t.co/EKl2BmTx1o https://t.co/jKFJzmLJYw
⚡️ISW: Russian forces make marginal gains near Avdiivka. Citing geolocated footage, the Institute for the Study of War reported that Russian troops advanced three kilometers south of Avdiivka, though the pace of assault has slowed. https://t.co/6zwFfql1M8
“Russian forces continued offensive operations aimed at encircling Avdiivka … but have yet to make further gains amid a likely decreasing tempo of Russian operations in the area,” the Institute for the Study of War said in analysis published late Sunday. https://t.co/VOKdHYSmLi
Siege of Avdiivka: Russian Forces Cut All the Supply and Reinforcement Routes for the Ukrainians, in a Move to Encircle the City Read more here: https://t.co/XHJTreTNki https://t.co/QmOBgnYFUl
🔥AVDIIVKA| RUSSIAN LOSSES🔥 Russian commanders are sending soldiers to assault Ukrainian positions. These assaults end tragically for the Russians and they become fertilizer for the fields of Avdiivka 🇺🇦Ukrainian 110th Mechanised Brigade effective destroys invaders on the… https://t.co/9TZM4bTKka https://t.co/SC5InjJQAf
⚡️ISW: Russia tones down rhetoric about Avdiivka offensive. Facing heavy losses and stalled momentum in their attempt to encircle Avdiivka, Russian forces made no gains on Oct. 15, while the Russian information space changed its tone on the offensive. https://t.co/8ecxFK7Pcn
After months of soaking up punishment from Ukraine’s dogged but slow-moving counter-offensive, since October 9th Russian forces have been carrying out a sustained attack of their own. Read more about the battle for Avdiivka: https://t.co/WOGmoEL8HN 👇
🔥AVDIIVKA | RUSSIAN LOSSES🔥 Invaders were destroyed as a result of the "great offensive" on Avdiivka, Donetsk region The Russians use the same tactics as the USSR in World War II, providing meaty assaults on Ukrainian positions. But results are same HUGE LOSSES in MANPOWER https://t.co/4YIHPLrKyK
View of Avdeevka now: Russian aviation and artillery are working As the leadership of the Ukrainian Armed Forces complain today, Avdeevka is on the verge of complete encirclement by Russian troops. The Ukrainian fighters are constantly bombed https://t.co/chXZcW3BLT
🇷🇺🤙 The Russian forces along side the DPR units keep pushing in all directions towards the city of Avdiivka. Artillery and aviation are working 24/7. This morning a couple of Ukrainian reinforcements and supplies were taken out by the artillery units. Despite the huge losses,… https://t.co/NkB0s0O2Xp https://t.co/1ueeVeB1dT
According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Avdeevka is on the verge of complete encirclement by Russian troops and is constantly being bombed
Were it to happen, losing Avdiivka would be a blow to Ukrainian morale. Like Bakhmut before it, the town, now in ruins, has become something of a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Find out why Russia is fighting to gain territory in the east of Ukraine https://t.co/AfocuakRQZ 👇
⚡️ISW: Russian information space divided on prospects of Russian successes near Avdiivka. Geolocated footage from Oct. 13 and 14 reveals that Russian forces are making minor advancements both to the north and south of Avdiivka, the Institute for the Study of War said.
✍️The enemy continues its offensive to surround Avdiivka, with minimal success. Our summary with latest developments on the ground, including detailed maps. ↓↓ #UkraineRussiaWar️️ https://t.co/sH7DSRUy83
Russia is now fighting to gain territory in the east of Ukraine. It amounts to one of their biggest pushes since last spring and is an attempt to change the narrative of the war. Read more about the battle for Avdiivka: https://t.co/A811wVc3oG 👇
Ukraine officials have reported intense combat as Russian forces relentlessly assault the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka for a fifth consecutive day https://t.co/kLiBMQXZPp
🎥Soldiers of Ukrainian 110th Mechanized Brigade, together with other defense forces, repelling Russian attacks in the area of Avdiivka, #Donetsk Oblast. #UkraineRussiaWar https://t.co/idlQVc5cBL
War in Ukraine Update for Saturday: ‘They Are Trying to Surround the City’ ‘Heated’ fighting continues around Avdiivka; Russia steps up attacks near Lyman and Kupyansk; North Korean weapons sent to Russia; Russian tugboat struck. https://t.co/A7KDj79TQI https://t.co/AtJ9OIxUpK
⚡️Military reports intensified Russian attacks on Kupiansk-Lyman axis. Russian forces have ramped up their assaults near Makiivka in the Lyman direction and towards Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's Land Forces, reported on Oct. 14.
⚡️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ukrainian sources claim that Russia launched an offensive in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Makeevka areas Probably just to pin down Ukrainians and keep them from being rerouted to hold the Avdeevka flanks
Russian forces keep trying to break through Ukrainian defence on Avdiivka front – General Staff https://t.co/mhoP9aQIOl
Russian fighters are sacrificing a lot to make history in Donetsk right now. Units largely made up of men from the land are giving it all to encircle the Ukrainian hellhole known as Avdeevka, standing out like a sore thumb at the gates of Donetsk The decade-old bastion that… https://t.co/RFOaTMerWp https://t.co/arpe70TJVE
Russian fighters are sacrificing a lot to make history in Donetsk right now. Units largely made up of men from the land are giving it all to encircle the Ukrainian hellhole known as Avdeevka, standing out like a sore thumb at the gates of Donetsk The decade-old bastion that… https://t.co/N8sfITrvdx https://t.co/OeT00DBbKQ
Russian fighters are sacrificing a lot to make history in Donetsk right now. Units largely made up of men from the land are giving it all to encircle the Ukrainian hellhole known as Avdeevka, standing out like a sore thumb at the gates of Donetsk The decade-old bastion that… https://t.co/NaFS6chGew
Update to the unfolding assault on Avdeevka, now in its fourth day: Russian troops have consolidated positions in the countryside around the town's flanks and are beginning to assault the first set of "outer" strongpoints in the villages of Berdychi, Stepove, and Sjeverne.… https://t.co/mxtTAdPjps https://t.co/aYdF78GN0h
⚡️ISW: Russian offensive in Avdiivka faces 'setbacks'. Ukrainian forces in the area continued to repel Russian attacks and used minefields to hinder Russian advances toward the city, the Institute for the Study of War reported. https://t.co/MPHNeJ5md9
Avdiivka stands firm! Ukrainian forces continue to effectively repel large assault attempts from Russian forces.
What appears to be a fairly reasonable explanation of the Avdiivka situation from the Russian source. Essentially, the northern wing of the encirclement achieved some goals quickly, but in the south, they bogged down, and Ukrainians reacted accordingly. The quick attempt to… https://t.co/UHe3cqZvH2 https://t.co/TVW6ltdgqu
🇺🇦💥🇷🇺 RUSSIA PUMMELS EAST UKRAINIAN TOWN OF AVDIIVKA IN HEAVY FIGHTING Full Story → https://t.co/K0Bscs9qp3 Russian forces pummelled the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka from the ground and air on Friday, the fourth day of intense fighting in the biggest offensive by… https://t.co/fFoWKA0RYG https://t.co/4rbIAbhQxZ
Ukraine war live updates: Fighting rages around Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine; Russian air force likely preserving ammo https://t.co/PovgDgUFKd
❗️The situation in #Avdiivka, #Donetsk Region, has been very tough for a 4th day. Russian forces have increased their attacks, and are trying to advance, but Ukrainian soldiers are holding their positions, the City Military Administration reported.
‼️ Tough situation in Avdiivka: fighting continues and Russians try to advance https://t.co/JxyOeQ2v70
BREAKING: Russia launches massive attack with incendiary munitions on Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka https://t.co/ay3ijAGyW2
💀 Ukraine's Special Operations Forces kill dozens of Russians and destroy 8 pieces of equipment in Avdiivka https://t.co/GAXAP3hFbx
Ukrainian forces have repelled a large scale encircling operation attempted around Avdiivka in the process of this they destroyed 15 tanks and 30 IFVs of Russian forces over the last couple days.
Ukraine is delivering devastating blows to the Russian offensive towards Avdiivka. The Russians have lost more than 15 tanks and 30 infantry fighting vehicles over the past 48 hours. https://t.co/FFmtFZN56r
Russia has launched a major offensive on Avdiivka. One more defining battle of the war is underway. The video shows yet another attempt to move a large armored column of Russians from Krasnohorivka to cover the northern flank of the Avdiivka front. Approximately 20 units of… https://t.co/ThkrFncw0o https://t.co/nt3WWhlUz4
#NewsMap Looks like the Russian offensive on #Avdiivka was an epic desaster for invading forces. Without taking any of the claimed(!) villages, Russia lost more than 15 tanks and 30 IFV in its failed attempt to encircle the Ukrainian-held city with very little territorial gains. https://t.co/dnUMPg0zYZ
Russian Attacks Intensify in Eastern Avdiivka, Kyiv Says Defenses Holding Intense fighting is reported to still be in progress in the east of the Avdiivka sector, but there is currently no way to tell which side, if any, is winning. #Avdiivka #Russia https://t.co/SeFtHp9xSs
⚡️ISW: Russian offensive near Avdiivka highlights Russia's improving ability to apply battlefield lessons. Russian forces launched localized attacks on Avdiivka in the early hours of Oct. 10, following intensive artillery preparations.
✍️The enemy launched offensive to surround Avdiivka, Ukrainian defense didn't allow a breakthrough. Our summary with latest developments on the ground, including detailed maps. #UkraineRussiaWar️️ https://t.co/nDxeoBuDun
Russia continues its offensive in the Avdiivka direction. According to the head of Avdiivka city military administration, this is the most massive offensive on the city since the beginning of the full-scale war. Russians are conducting heavy shelling of AFU positions around the… https://t.co/XsSWuDuFov https://t.co/5oA9BJ9YgX
Russians Advance, Trying to Encircle Avdiivka and Put It in the ‘Cauldron’ – City Is a Key Defensive Position for Ukraine in the Easter Front via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/gqJkYaXP5f
‼️RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE NEAR AVDIIVKA‼️ TWO 🇷🇺Russian soldiers WERE DESTROYED by 🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drone🔥 This is what "russian offensive" means. Russian commanders send its soldiers into meaty, hopeless assaults, in which the Ukrainian defenders destroy them with the help… https://t.co/qztHUAhKI3 https://t.co/Xjt4c7cMGO
According to several Ukrainian sources, Russia began a large-scale assault on both flanks of the Avdiivka front yesterday with armor, artillery, and aviation. https://t.co/ssWVZLnULX https://t.co/dDNllsbrhj https://t.co/Z49h818IwP https://t.co/HMgihEBglC https://t.co/UJEhCtOnT9 https://t.co/Ae5Oib0nSp
⚡️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Head of the Donetsk region: “The situation in Avdeevka has changed, the Russian military is moving forward”