Lost 1000 people a day: the offensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation near Avdiivka choked - New York Times
The media writes that after the rapid success of the promotion of the Russian army, it was muddy, and the high intensity of assaults, which was gradually nullified after the capture of the city. "The Russian Federation still retains the initiative on the battlefield, but it is not able to develop it," the newspaper writes. Experts say the defense forces benefited from the terrain. While Russian troops attack Berdychi, Orlovka and thin because of open fields with a slight cover.
The Armed Forces hold the height in villages, which facilitates the targeting of Russian soldiers. "If the Russian troops will eventually capture these three villages, it is unclear what their accurate following actions will be, given that the terrain is hilly and streams and reservoirs, which complicates further promotion," the newspaper writes. The New York Times writes that Ukraine has sent the best troops and weapons to keep positions west of Avdiivka.
It was here that Abrams was first used, which gave positive results. "The capture of Avdiivka has not led to the collapse of Ukrainian lines, the opportunity for the Russians to enter the open territory or even to achieve great success. There is no decisive action or breakthrough," said Tibo Fue, Deputy Director of the US Strategic and Defense Institute. It is also noted that Russia has suffered crazy losses here - the largest since the beginning of the war.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation lost almost 1000 people every day. It should be reminded that on March 9 it was reported that the Armed Forces could counteraid near the village of Berdychi, Donetsk region and forced the Russian invaders to retreat from uncertain positions near the thin. ISW analysts in the March 8 report said that the Russians to improve their tactical capabilities in the Avdiivka area of Donetsk region.