Ukrainian Special Assault Brigade Defends Avdiivka Against Russian Forces

The Ukrainian army's 110th Mechanized Brigade retreated from Avdiivka, a Ukrainian stronghold, under the covering fire of the 3rd Assault Brigade, as they faced a desperate shortage of artillery ammunition due to blocked U.S. aid. The 3rd Assault Brigade, trained for assault, is now employing active-defense tactics to hold strategic positions and buy time for the 110th Brigade's withdrawal. However, experts caution against launching a serious counterattack, emphasizing the need to conserve resources and avoid risking the 3rd Brigade in a futile battle for a city that Ukrainian forces cannot hold.