Ukrainian Troops Defend Against Russian Offensive Amid Escalating Conflict
Ukrainian troops are constructing new defensive positions west of Avdiyivka after withdrawing from the city, while many residents have also evacuated. Kyiv has accused Russian forces of shooting eight prisoners of war, sharing a video of one alleged incident. Military analyst Yan Matveev suggests that the Russian Army's lack of discipline, impunity, neglect, and brutality may have played a role in these events.
