The commander of the Tavria operational-strategic group of troops, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, reported on the active regrouping and drawing up of reserves of Russian forces in the Avdiivka direction. In recent days, Ukrainian defenders have repelled 19 enemy attacks in various areas, his message noted.
Russian troops , who suffered significant losses in previous battles, are now actively using aviation again and regrouping. However, Ukrainian troops are not left behind: they are strengthening their defenses, adding new units and creating new firing positions.
These measures are a response to the recent withdrawal of Ukrainian units from the city of Avdiivka, which was announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, on February 17. Ukrainian troops have established themselves on new defense lines, preparing for possible attacks.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine suggested that Russian forces could use the captured territory as a base for further actions in other areas , including the Kupyansk region in the north.
UK intelligence has also suggested that in the coming weeks, Russia may attempt to expand its territorial control beyond Avdiivka, carrying out gradual aggression in the region.
