Ukrainian defenders repelled 30 Russian attacks on the Avdiivka front over the past 24 hours, with a total of 66 combat engagements across the front.

Ukrainian defenders repelled 30 Russian attacks on the Avdiivka front over the past 24 hours, with a total of 66 combat engagements across the front.

On the Bakhmut axis, Ukraine's defense forces repelled three enemy attacks near Bohdanivka and Klishchiivka

The Russian military also reportedly hit Avdiivka, injuring two people.

Russian forces made confirmed advances near Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka amid continued positional engagements along the entire frontline.

Russian troops have entrenched themselves in a street on the northern outskirts of Avdiivka, approximately 1.5 kilometers from the city entrance.

The situation in Avdiivka is described as critical due to superior enemy strength and constant fresh replenishment.