Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Avdiivka Info & Context
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"Ukrainian soldiers proved to be stronger. Ukraine owes the holding of Avdiivka to the personnel of the 110th mechanized brigade and the attached forces... These men of steel fight in conditions that no army in the world can withstand. The Russians simply run away in such conditions."
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Jonathan provides an in-depth look at the situation in Avdiivka, where Russian forces have been relentlessly attacking Ukrainian positions for almost two weeks, suffering massive equipment losses in the process. Despite the heavy attacks, Ukrainian forces have held the main defense line.
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The Avdiivka slag heap
The Avdiivka slag heap has become a "grey zone" that Russian forces have been unable to fully capture despite multiple attempts. The steep, crumbly terrain makes it very difficult to assault, and Ukrainian forces have gun placements and mortars positioned on top. Russian forces have reached the foot of the slag heap but are under constant fire.
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Russian losses and Ukrainian defense
- The 14th, 114th, 15th, 21st and 30th motorized rifle brigades have been involved in the Russian offensive on Avdiivka since early October.
- More than 200 Russian armored vehicles have been destroyed or damaged in the zone of the 110th brigade alone. Hundreds of Russian corpses litter the area.
- The 110th mechanized brigade has been defending Avdiivka without rotations for 1.5 years, with many soldiers living continuously in their positions. Attached units like the 2nd battalion of the presidential brigade, 168th and 129th TDF brigades, 1st tank brigade, and others have provided crucial support.
- Ukrainian filmmaker and soldier Oleg Sentsov provided a firsthand account of repelling a major Russian assault on October 19th, highlighting the immense challenges and losses on both sides.
Situation update
As of October 22nd:
- Russian forces continue to attack with infantry and armored vehicles, suffering heavy losses but persisting with assaults.
- The main battles took place north and southwest of Avdiivka. Ukrainian forces launched counterattacks but have not achieved significant success.
- The Avdiivka fortified district is a vast network of underground defenses that make it very difficult for Russian forces to detect Ukrainian activity on the surface.
Wrap up
In summary, the battle for Avdiivka has been incredibly intense, with Russian forces throwing everything they have at Ukrainian positions but suffering massive losses in the process. The Ukrainian defenders have shown incredible resilience and bravery in holding the line under extremely difficult conditions. While the situation remains tense, it seems the Ukrainians are determined not to lose this key position.
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