British intelligence said on Thursday that the Russian army is trying to encircle the town of Avdiikva, an epicenter of fighting in recent weeks in the eastern province of Donetsk.
“Over the past week, Russian forces have continued to attack villages around the disputed town of Adviivka”the secret services said and emphasized that “It is almost certain that Russia is trying to make a pincer move to encircle the city”.
The city of Avdiikva, located in eastern Ukraine, was the scene of fighting for “almost a decade”. “have political importance for Russia due to its proximity to the city of Donetsk”This is evident from a statement published by the British Ministry of Defense on the social network X.
“Recent developments have likely brought Russian forces closer to the Avdiivka Chemical and Coke Plant, an industrial complex that produces coke and a variety of chemicals and occupies a key tactical position north of the city.”they explained.
In this sense, the British Ministry of Defense specified that the installation “overlooks the main road to Avdiivka” and indicated that if Russian forces were to capture the city, it would damage Ukraine’s ability to supply the city.
“However, the industrial facility gives Ukraine a local defensive advantage and Russian forces are likely to suffer significant personnel losses if they attempt to storm the facility.”the ministry warned.
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military offensive in Ukraine, justified by Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the need to “denazify” and demilitarize Ukraine for Russia’s security.
This invasion of Ukraine by Russia was condemned by most of the international community, which responded by sending weapons to Ukraine and imposing political and economic sanctions on Russia.
Source: DN
