Frontline report

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, Russian forces' efforts to breach Ukrainian fortifications are stymied by drone strikes and constant mortar fire, particularly in the industrial zone, resulting in a challenging situation for them.

Detailed insights into a recent Ukrainian counterattack near the Avdiivka Coke-Chemical Plant unveil strategic elements such as artillery strikes, infantry vehicles, and kamikaze drones. These tactics successfully thwarted Russian forces in the immediate vicinity.

Russian forces adjust strategy in Avdiivka, Ukrainian resistance thwarts encirclement. Brutal clashes in Stepove result in significant casualties. Ukrainian fighters maintain control and launch successful counterattacks.

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on the northern flank but lost ground as Ukrainian drones strategically targeted soldiers in trenches and near demolished buildings. Substantial casualties were inflicted on the attackers.

During Russian regrouping, Ukrainian forces counterattacked in the Avdiivka sector, seizing rail control near Stepove, capturing equipment, and preparing defenses for potential counterattacks.

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, Russian forces shift from tanks to infantry due to logistical issues and effective Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes as Russian armor struggles in Avdiivka's mud, facing Ukrainian drones, mines.