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Ukrainian and Russian forces continue fighting for the city of Avdiivka in Donbass. Apparently there is now a new wave of attacks.
Avdiivka – In the Ukraine war, Russia has apparently initiated a third wave of attacks on Avdiivka. This is reported by Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun, spokesman for the Tavriisk group, a unit of the Ukrainian army. The Russian armed forces are expected to intensify their artillery preparations for the attacks.
“We expect the third wave of attacks – an attempt to encircle Avdiivka. We are waiting, preparing,” he said on Ukrainian television on Saturday, November 18, on the sidelines of a telethon. That’s what she reports Ukrainska Pravda.
Growing pressure for the Ukrainian army: Russian troops are likely to launch another attack on Avdiivka
Interestingly, in the last two days, according to Shtupun, the Russian armed forces did not actively use heavy military equipment in the Avdiivka direction, reduced the use of aircraft and increased the use of infantry. However, the Ukrainian armed forces are facing increasing pressure as Russia advances on the Avdiivka industrial complex.
Russian troops launch an artillery attack towards Avdiivka. (Screenshot from handout video) © SNA / Sputnik / Imago Images
Despite the intense attacks, Ukrainian troops in the Avdiivka region are holding firm. “Our defenders are maintaining the defense in the direction of Avdiivka,” General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of the OSGT Tavria, also noted. Russia carried out 10 airstrikes, four missile strikes, 51 combat sorties and 839 artillery bombardments, according to Tarnavskyi. The total Russian losses in one day amounted to 531 soldiers. 36 units of military technology were also destroyed.
Die Analysis by the Institute for War Studies (ISW) also suggests that Ukrainian troops launched a counterattack near Avdiivka and made progress. Additional geolocation data from November 19 shows that Ukrainian forces advanced near the railway southeast of Stepove (three kilometers northwest of Avdiivka).
Heavy losses for Russia in the battle for Avdiivka
In addition, the ISW reports that Russian troops conducted offensive operations near Avdiivka, but failed to achieve confirmed success on November 19. Colonel Shtupun also noted that the Russian “Storm” and “Storm-Z” units continue to suffer significant losses and only regarding 10 to 15 percent of the original personnel of some units remain.
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The situation remains complex and volatile, with both sides continuing to conduct military operations. The role of the Russian military is crucial. As the Ukrainian armed forces continue their offensive operations towards Melitopol, the question remains what impact further developments will have on regional security and stability. (tu)
Machine assistance was used for this article written by the editorial team. The article was carefully checked by editor Tobias Utz before publication.
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