Russian forces infiltrate Avdiivka in Ukraine, as decisive battle phase looms
On Sunday, the Ukrainian journalist reported on the situation in the city via Telegram. "According to my sources, the situation in Avdiivka has become critical," his post reads.
"Russian assault units, capitalizing on overcast conditions and the inability to conduct extensive aerial reconnaissance, infiltrated the city from the northeast and quarry side. They circumvented Ukrainian military formations and holed up in buildings. This implies that they are mere yards away from the main logistical vein of the Ukrainian defenders," Caplijenko reported.
Sources from the Ukrainian army claim that the situation "is not yet hopeless". "Provided infantry reserves with urban warfare experience are available, the Russian breakthrough can still be eliminated, as was, in fact, the case two weeks ago in the Tsarskaya Okhota and Sobornaya Street area (in the south of Avdiivka). In essence, the battle for Avdiivka is entering a decisive phase," he concluded.
The Russian offensive against Avdiivka has been sustained over the past four months.
Who is Andrij Caplijenko?
Born in 1968, Caplijenko is a seasoned Ukrainian journalist and war correspondent. He has reported on conflicts in Africa and Asia, including the war in Afghanistan. Since 2014, he has been covering the Russian-Ukrainian conflicts. In 2022, he sustained injuries during a Russian bombardment near Chernihiv.
