- Russian troops attempting to enter Avdiivka in Ukraine through tunnels were reportedly struck by a Ukrainian drone, as shown in a video.
- Ukraine claims Russian forces have been persistently attacking Avdiivka since October, with casualties and destroyed vehicles.
- Recent UK intelligence suggests Russian troops have been using service tunnels to infiltrate the outskirts of the city.
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- Russian troops emerged from a sewer only to be struck by a drone, Ukraine says (businessinsider.com)
Russian troops are attempting to enter the town of Avdiivka in Ukraine through tunnels, but they were reportedly struck by a Ukrainian drone. A video has surfaced showing a soldier fleeing into a ruined house before being hit.
Ukraine claims that Russian forces have been persistently attacking Avdiivka since October, resulting in casualties and destroyed vehicles. According to a report from the Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces may be planning to fight for control of Avdiivka “block-by-block.” Recent UK intelligence suggests that Russian troops have been using service tunnels to infiltrate the city’s fringes.
A video posted by Ukraine’s Khorne Group on Telegram describes a recent showdown, in which Russian troops emerged from the sewer system covered in feces and attempted to run into the suburbs. The drone footage captures a soldier running into a ruined house before being struck from above.
The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified. This incident showcases the ongoing stalemate in the Ukrainian war, with each side neutralizing offensive maneuvers attempted by the other. Despite heavy fighting, the front line in Avdiivka has remained mostly static, resulting in losses for both sides, but a disproportionately higher number of casualties for the Russian forces.
Russia has repeatedly attacked Avdiivka without much success. After suffering heavy losses, they recently changed tactics and began using infantry instead of armored vehicles. However, even this tactic has proven to be costly, with the loss of 40 to 70 troops in a single day. Despite the losses, Russia has a larger reserve of soldiers and military equipment to continue their attempts to capture Avdiivka and the Donetsk region.
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- Russian troops emerged from a sewer only to be struck by a drone, Ukraine says (businessinsider.com)