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| Avdievka is not surrounded, but under a flurry of fire from the Russians -- Ukrainian spokesman |
| 2024-02-16 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [LB] "On Avdiivka, both the resources and the reserves of the Russian army are being depleted at a frantic pace," Dmytro Lykhovi emphasized. by Vera Perun Despite the composition of the situation in Avdiivka, the city is not surrounded, although it is subject to heavy fire from the enemy. Dmytro Lykhova, the spokesman of the operational-strategic group of troops "Tavria" told about this on the air of the telethon "Although supplies and evacuation are complicated, a spare logistical artery was used, which was prepared in advance. Hence, the main conclusion is that Avdievka is not surrounded, although Russian propaganda may trumpet this," said Lykhovi. He emphasized that the situation is constantly changing, and the military will not show and comment on the events in this direction in real time, as it is dangerous for the soldiers and may lead to disruption of operations. Lykhovii also reported that in the past day, on February 14, the enemy carried out 43 airstrikes, conducted 64 combat engagements and launched 1,080 artillery barrages in the entire operational zone of the "Tavria" air defense system. "And the lion's share of each of these figures is the Avdiiv direction, a barrage of fire, and this is evidence of the advantage that, unfortunately, the enemy has in manpower, aviation and artillery," said the spokesman of the OSU. He added that at the same time, the enemy's losses in manpower amounted to 526 people, and almost all of them - in the Avdiiv direction. "On Avdiivka, both the resources and the reserves of the Russian army are being depleted at a frantic pace," Lykhovi emphasized. In the evening briefing on February 15, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in the Avdiivka direction, our defenders repelled 14 attacks in the Avdiivka area and 1 more attack near Pervomaisky, Donetsk region, where the enemy, with the support of aviation, continues to try to capture the city. More from lb.ua Commander of "Tavria" troops Tarnavskyi: "The situation in Avdiivka is difficult, but under control" In the threatening directions, the units "carry out maneuvers and reinforce." Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the operational-strategic commander of the "Tavria" troop group, characterized the situation in Avdiivka as of 11:00 p.m. on February 15 as "difficult, but controlled." In a post in his Telegram, the brigadier general reported that decisions had been made to reinforce units and conduct maneuvers in the most threatening directions. The military received an additional resource of ammunition and means of defeating the enemy. Taking into account all possible scenarios, new positions and powerful fortifications are being prepared. Commanders carry out tasks in accordance with the plan of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to stabilize the situation. Troop management remains stable and effective. General Tarnavskyi emphasized that the command values ​​every piece of Ukrainian land, but the highest priority remains the preservation of the life of the Ukrainian soldier. Even the White House is talking about the risk of Avdiyivka being captured by the Russians. There they complain that the Ukrainian military does not have enough ammunition due to the Republicans' delay in approving security assistance. The spokesman of the "Tavria" group, Dmytro Lykhova, emphasized that, despite the heavy fire of the enemy, Avdiyivka is not surrounded. |
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