Russian forces have elevated airstrikes and lower off provide routes in Avdiivka, a city in japanese Ukraine, the place the scenario continues to be “tough,” a Ukrainian Particular Forces Legion of Freedom soldier stated Sunday on state tv.
“The operational scenario is tough however this isn’t one thing that has developed not too long ago,” soldier Maksym Morozov stated. “The scenario right here has been tough on a regular basis for the reason that starting of the full-scale struggle.”
“The one factor that has modified, is the variety of airstrikes has elevated,” he added.
Avdiivka is positioned about 25 kilometers (15 miles) north of town of Donetsk.
Some Ukrainian officers concern the city could turn into a second Bakhmut, town which has turn into a bloody stalemate in latest weeks.
In response to Morozov, Russian forces are utilizing “meat grinder” techniques alongside the japanese frontline, together with in Bakhmut and Avdiivka, however the scenario in each differ.
Assaults in Bakhmut have been in waves, whereas in Avdiivka, enemy troops have been accompanied by heavy gear like tanks, he defined. Likewise, each have seen related encirclement techniques, however Avdiivka was “threatened” with it from the start as a consequence of its proximity to Donetsk, he added.
Russian forces have partially lower off provide routes however to not ammunition, he stated. “This street to Avdiivka is just not lower. The specter of the Avdiivka encirclement is being stopped and managed.”
Morozov stated the enemy is just not in need of ammunition or manpower, with as much as 12 airstrikes a day, however for Ukrainian troops, “there may be by no means sufficient ammunition.”
