Russian forces attempted to encircle Avdiivka while actively using aircraft, but Ukrainian defenders repelled over 10 attacks near Stepove, Avdiivka, Sieverne, and Nevelske.

The Russians have kept trying to encircle the city of Avdiivka and have actively used their aircraft, whereas Ukrainian soldiers have steadfastly held the defence, inflicting heavy losses on them. The Russian offensive near the settlements of Stepove, Avdiivka, Sieverne, and Nevelske (Donetsk Oblast) was a failure, as the Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled over 10 attacks.

Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade Edelveys defend the first line of defense about 100 meters below Russian positions in the Bakhmut sector

Russian troops have stepped up their attacks in recent weeks on the industrial city of Avdiivka, in eastern Ukraine

Russian command continued assault operations along the entire perimeter of Avdiivka’s defenses and along a narrow corridor from Krasnohorivka on 25 October.