Russia Scores Timely Victory Near Avdiivka
Russian troops have made progress in their offensive efforts toward Avdiivka, according to local reports, although Ukrainian sources say their troops are still holding positions in some parts of the eastern city in the Donetsk region.
Russia captured positions along the city's southeastern edge that were previously held by Ukrainian troops, the Kyiv Post reported Monday. Fighting around Avdiivka has been increasing in recent weeks as Russia aims to seize the city, which serves as a strategic gateway between Kyiv's forces and Moscow-occupied territory in the region.
The Post cited reports from officials and open sources on either side of the conflict, including a post from the Ukrainian Telegram channel Deep State, which said Moscow's troops had achieved "partial success" in Avdiivka's southern industrial sector on Saturday. The channel reported on Monday that Ukraine forces still held some fortified positions in the area and that fighting was ongoing.
The Ukrainian city of Avdiivka is pictured as an airstrike on coke plant is visible in the background on October 30. Russian forces have reportedly made gains in recent days in their offensive efforts to capture the industrial city. Vlada Liberova / Libkos via
