Record Losses: Russians Fail to Capture Avdiivka, Suffering One of Their Deadliest Days in the Russia-Ukraine War

Russia has suffered significant losses in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, with at least 68 armored vehicles, including eight tanks, destroyed or abandoned in the past four days. The Ukrainian general staff claims to have destroyed 175 Russian armored vehicles, including 55 tanks, in just a 24-hour period. The Russian assault on the city of Avdiivka, which has been heavily defended by Ukrainian forces, has resulted in high casualties for Russia. The reasons behind Russia's persistence in the failing campaign are unclear, but it may be an attempt to prevent Ukrainian brigades from reinforcing their southern counteroffensive. The ongoing losses could impact Russia's ability to effectively conduct offensive actions in Ukraine.