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The situation in Avdiivka is very complex; the Russians are actively conducting offensive operations both during the day and at night. Source: Maksym Zhorin, Deputy Commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, on Telegram Quote: "The situation near Avdiivka is very challenging.
Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade has posted a video showing a nighttime battle on the Avdiivka front and reported that it killed 35 Russian soldiers and captured nine more during the night. Source: 3rd Separate Assault Brigade on Telegram Quote: "In attempts to storm our positions on the Avdiivka front, the enemy conducted several landings close to the trenches.
Maksym Zhorin, Deputy Commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, has said that the Russian army has begun to move the surviving units and equipment from Avdiivka to other areas. Source: Zhorin on Telegram Quote: "As of today, everything is generally obvious on the Avdiivka front; they [the Russians] will advance as far as they have enough strength, depending on who survives.
Ukrainian forces began to defend their positions near the city of Avdiivka, battles continue there. Russian troops attack in the direction of the village of Lastochkyne, west of Avdiivka, and have enough forces to launch an offensive in that area.