Russians reduce assaults near Avdiivka, but nuance exists: Ukraine's military reports
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Russian occupiers have reduced their attacks on Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka. However, their assaults now involve a larger number of infantry and military vehicles, reports Oleksandr Shtupun, the spokesperson for the press center of the defense forces in the Tavria direction.
He notes that the Russians continue their attacks on the Avdiivka front, employing drones and aircraft to strike Ukrainian positions. There were a total of 15 airstrikes within a day.
"The number of assaults has decreased, but yesterday the enemy acted with a large amount of infantry and armored vehicles in a single attack. So, their numbers have decreased, but their attacks have become more massive—more infantry and more armor, tanks, and combat vehicles," Shtupun recounts.
Moreover, he mentions that previously, the armored vehicles would stay with the infantry, providing cover, but now, after landing troops, the vehicles begin to withdraw.
"The enemy is probably preserving their equipment. As for the infantry, they are treated like meat," adds Shtupun.
Avdiivka assaults
Since early October, the Russians intensified their assaults in the Avdiivka region. They are attempting to encircle the city and take it under their control.
For these past few months, Ukrainian defenders have been defending the city, preventing the occupiers from executing their plans.
