Russian Advances and Destruction in Avdiivka: A Report on the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Intense fighting continues in Avdiivka, Ukraine, as Russian forces make advances near the city, while Ukraine adopts a defensive winter strategy and Russia escalates its bombing campaign. The Institute for the Study of War reports confirmed Russian advances northeast of Kupyansk in Luhansk Oblast and north of Bakhmut and southwest of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast. Russian troops are encircling Avdiivka, aiming to cut off reinforcements and control the western approach routes. Losing Avdiivka would pose new dangers for Ukraine and be a significant political blow. Ukrainian forces are holding the defense, causing significant losses to the occupiers.