"Ukraine's Strategic Moves in Avdiivka Amid Russian Threat"

Ukrainian soldiers are withdrawing from the town of Avdiivka as advancing Russian forces breach a critical supply line and threaten to encircle them. Ukrainian military officials are maneuvering to more advantageous positions and setting up a backup logistical route to transport supplies. The capture of Avdiivka would be the Russians’ most significant battlefield achievement since taking Bakhmut last May, indicating Ukraine's deteriorating hold on the town after months of brutal combat.