Russian forces reportedly advance in Ukraine's Avdiivka
Here's the latest from the frontline in Ukraine as Russia's grinding invasion nears its second year.
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00:00 Ukraine sent reinforcements to Avdiivka as the Russian forces continue to focus on cutting
00:08 the main Ukraine supply line.
00:11 Now, the head of the communication service of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade said
00:16 on Tuesday that the reinforcements have arrived to Avdiivka, which Russians have been trying
00:22 to occupy since early October 2023.
00:26 Alexander Tarnavsky, the commander of the Tavria Army Group, confirmed that there are
00:30 "fresh forces" in Avdiivka, adding that Russian forces were attempting to capture
00:35 the town "at any cost and as soon as possible".
00:39 The Institute for the Study of War says Russian forces reportedly advanced in Avdiivka.
00:44 Some Russian mill bloggers claim that Russian forces crossed the rail line and entrenched
00:49 themselves in the Dacha area west of the railway.
00:52 But the Institute for the Study of War has not yet observed visual evidence of Russian
00:57 forces operating here.
01:00 Russian forces are allegedly advancing along Chistyakovo Street and Zaliznychny Lane in
01:04 northern town.
01:06 According to the latest assessment, Russian forces are now roughly 500 meters from Ukraine's
01:11 alleged main ground line of communication in Avdiivka along Hrushevskogo Street.
01:17 Alexander Tarnavsky's remarks on bolstering his defences could hint towards the 3rd Brigade,
01:24 one of Ukraine's best units which has been set in reserve and training on Western weaponry,
01:29 being brought into the fight for Avdiivka.
01:32 [SWOOSH]