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Tanks and armored vehicles destroyed: Ukrainian soldiers repel Russian attack near Avdiivka

Tanks and armored vehicles destroyed: Ukrainian soldiers repel Russian attack near Avdiivka Illustrative photo (Photo: Getty Images)
Author: Daria Shekina

Ukrainian defense forces near Avdiivka detected an enemy convoy of military vehicles heading for an assault on the city. Ukrainian soldiers successfully destroyed all of the enemy's tanks and armored personnel carriers, according to the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

"Avdiivka: Occupiers deployed an unprecedented number of personnel and equipment in this direction and do not stop trying to encircle the city," the report said.

It is noted that Ukrainian soldiers are holding the defense firmly, causing significant losses to the Russian invaders.

The video shows how the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, along with neighboring units, eliminate the occupiers.

Avdiivka battles

In October, Russian occupiers intensified their offensive on Avdiivka. It is considered the largest since 2014.

The Armed Forces estimate the losses of the occupiers near Avdiivka from October 10 at 6,500 people. The Defense Forces called Russia's offensive near Avdiivka the biggest defeat of the Russians.

The General Staff notes that in the Avdiivka area, the Russians, with the support of aviation, continue their assaults to encircle the city. The General Staff spokesman also confirmed that the occupiers had intensified their activities near Maryinka.