Russian forces have intensified attacks on the industrial city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks.

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

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.