Battle for Avdiivka: the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation increased the intensity of air strikes and artillery attacks - ISW

According to analysts, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continued the offensive in the Avdeevsky direction and even achieved some success. However, the promotion rate is still very slow. Russian troops began to attack Avdiivka more often in the Donetsk region from the air and strike artillery strikes around the city. This was reported by analysts of the Institute of War Study (ISW).

The report of October 16 states that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continued the offensive in the Avdeevsky direction and even achieved some successes. However, the promotion rate is still very slow. The Armed Forces General Staff stated that last day the Armed Forces reflected 22 attacks. This is 8 attacks less than October 15.

Analysts also noted that, according to reports of Russian sources, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation increased the intensity of aviation and artillery strikes in Avdiivka to compensate for slow ground maneuvers. The invaders' troops cannot break through the heavy fortifications of defense forces. The report also stated that the Russian command probably launched at least two brigades of the Central Military District for offensive operations near Avdiivka.

It is reported that the assault of the settlement involves various disparate elements of the so-called "DNR", and the 30th OMSBR command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is kept in the reserve. It should be reminded that on October 16 it was reported that the OSINT investigator analyzed the assault actions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation near Avdiivka.