💥 Attack

Russian forces continued their assault on Avdiivka, with Ukrainian officials reporting the situation is "very difficult" and in some places "critical". Moscow has focused massive resources on taking the city for nearly four months.

February 7, 2024 Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast

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Kyiv Post Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian forces are closing in on Avdiivka with the situation described as 'very difficult' and in some places 'critical'

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Moscow has focused massive resources on taking Avdiivka for nearly four months, losing more than 13,000 troops

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russian airstrikes targeted Oleksandropil, Vuhledar and Staromaiorske (Donetsk Oblast)

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast on Feb. 7

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