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Kharkiv Residents Flee as Russian Attacks Intensify
1 year ago•Source: The Guardian
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"Sudan's Year of Civil War: A Nation on the Brink"
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Ukrainian forces defending Avdiivka faced exhaustion, dwindling ammunition, and overwhelming Russian numbers, leading to the city's loss after a two-year defense. The Russians utilized glide bombs, special forces ambushes, and relentless airstrikes, while Ukrainian soldiers lacked reinforcements and resupply. Morale plummeted, a battalion commander disappeared under murky circumstances, and the decision to withdraw was made to avoid a deadly siege. The loss of Avdiivka raises concerns for Ukraine's future in the ongoing conflict.
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