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ISW: Russia achieved localized air superiority in Avdiivka before capturing it

Russia achieved temporary localized air superiority over Avdiivka by mass deployment of glide bombs, enabling close air support for advancing troops on the ground, per ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian forces executed wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka despite promise of evacuation, military confirms

Russian forces executed wounded Ukrainian soldiers trapped at the encircled Zenit plant in Avdiivka, after promising evacuation and subsequent POWs exchanges, Ukraine’s 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade confirmed.

byIryna Voichuk

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Analysis

Weekly Frontline Update: Russian forces advance on eastern front, Ukraine takes out Russia’s warships and aircraft

After capturing the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdiivka in the Donetsk Oblast, Russia is preparing a new offensive on the southern front.

bySerge Havrylets

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Russians likely executed six wounded Ukrainian POWs in Avdiivka

Relatives have identified the bodies of shot Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka as wounded soldiers who were taken as POWs

byAlya Shandra

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Tarnavskyi: Russian forces lost almost 50,000 soldiers in 4 months of fighting for Avdiivka

The Russian army has lost almost 50,000 soldiers and over 1,300 units of military equipment during the active…

byMaria Tril

US President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House

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Biden: Lack of ammunition forces Ukraine to retreat from Avdiivka

Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern city of Avdiivka on 17 Feb, which President Biden attributed to insufficient ammunition partly caused by delayed congressional funding.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine Talks, ep. 2. Russia’s nuclear ambitions in space: A threat or a bluff?

The second episode of Ukraine Talks delves into the motives and risks behind Russia’s plan to launch nuclear weapons into orbit, the strategic and political consequences of the Ukrainian troops’ retreat from the frontline town of Avdiivka, Navalny's death and US military aid to Ukraine.

bySerge Havrylets

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2025

Why Avdiivka fell to Russia

Guided aerial bombs that Ukraine can't counter, overwhelming troop and artillery power, and an element of surprise were behind Russia's rapid overtaking of Avdiivka

byAlya Shandra

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine prioritizes preserving manpower over holding Avdiivka, withdraws troops

In a strategic move to preserve manpower, Ukraine's military has begun withdrawing forces from the fiercely contested Avdiivka, facing both a massive Russian numerical advantage and shortages of artillery shells.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Commander: Ukrainian troops withdrew from Avdiivka

Ukrainian forces retreated from Avdiivka to prepared positions, a Ukrainian commander reports. The withdrawal occurred after months of bloody Russian attacks cut supply lines to the embattled city.

byYuri Zoria

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 723: Ukrainian troops reportedly began retreating from encircled Avdiivka

Fierce fighting continues in Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, with Ukraine actively preparing new positions and fortifications for all possible scenarios, Commander Tarnavskyi reported. Meanwhile, Ukraine signed security agreement with Germany and France.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Fierce fighting continues within Avdiivka, commander says; sources report retreat from the city

Sector commander Tarnavskyi says fierce fighting goes on in Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, as Ukraine continues to prepare new positions and fortifications with all possible scenarios in mind.

byYuri Zoria

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Commander: Avdiivka Coke Plant ablaze; several Ukrainian soldiers captured during withdrawal

Avdiivka faces relentless artillery and bombing raids, as Ukrainian forces continue to thwart Russian advances, according to Commander Oleksandr Tarnavskyi.

byIryna Voichuk

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 722: Ukraine and NATO establish first-ever joint defense institution; Ukrainian vs Russian forces are 1:7 in Avdiivka

Ukraine and NATO establish joint center for defense analysis, training, and education. The situation in the Avdiivka direction is “very difficult,” with Ukrainian defenders facing a 1:7 ratio against Russian forces.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukrainian defenses hold as Avdiivka faces up to 60 Russian airstrikes in one day

Ukrainian soldiers noted that due to the dynamic nature of the fighting, some glide bombs fell on Russian soldiers, but the Russian commanders did not care.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Military: Russian troops outnumber Ukrainian forces seven to one in Avdiivka direction

The situation in the Avdiivka direction is "very difficult," with Ukrainian defenders facing a 1:7 ratio against regular Russian army units and special forces, a spox for Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade told LIGA.net.

byIryna Voichuk

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Russian forces conduct largest airstrikes near Avdiivka in 2024

Russian forces intensified their assault on the city of Avdiivka, bombarding it with 73 airstrikes – the highest number in 2024. According to the ISW, Russia controls at least 15.4% of the city.

byMaria Tril

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Indiscriminate Russian shelling kills civilians in eastern Ukraine

The head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration said that the Russian attack was a deliberate attempt to terrorize Ukrainian civilians.

bySerge Havrylets

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 720: Ukraine shifts to defensive operation across frontline; encirclement of Avdiivka looms

Ukrainian troops have switched from offensive to defensive operations aiming to exhaust Russian troops, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said. Ukraine has transferred one of its best brigades to reinforce the besieged city of Avdiivka, yet the threat of encirclement is rising.

byEuromaidan Press Staff