💥 Attack

Russian forces preparing for continued attacks in Avdiivka sector and toward Kurakhovo/Vuhledar areas with the newly arrived troops.

February 16, 2024 Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast

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Kyiv Post Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent

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Source Reports

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: speculation

Andryushchenko believed the 5,000 fresh troops might be used to reinforce Russian offensives in Avdiivka sector and toward Kurakhovo/Vuhledar.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian defenders repelled 28 Russian attacks near Avdiivka and Lastochkyne

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade, whose soldiers were recently deployed to Avdiivka, is facing around 15,000 Russian troops at its sector of the front

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