"Serious obstacle": The Ministry of Defense told about the occupiers' plans for Avdiivka (video)

According to Deputy Minister Anna Malyar, it is important for the Russians to move forward. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation do not always concentrate on capturing any settlement, as they have the task of fully occupying Donetsk and Lugansk regions. The plans of the Russian Armed Forces do not include the capture of Avdiivka as a primary purpose. The main intention is to surround this settlement and further move forward in order to fully control the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

It is reported by the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Anna Malyar on the air of a telecommunication. "So heroically, our military protects this direction that the enemy does not even risk to go to Avdiivka, so as not to stuck in the battles with our defenders. But the enemy wants to bypass her (Avdiivka - Ed. ) According to her statements, priority is a priority for Russian forces.

They do not always pay special attention to the capture of specific settlements, since their main goal is to fully master the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. "So for them Avdiivka is a very serious obstacle in this movement. And they are conducting the main struggle for key heights to control and move on. Well for transport routes. In fact, a very long -lasting and fierce struggle is happening there. Our Armed Forces do not miss The enemy, " - said Deputy Minister.

The painter emphasized that fighting clashes continue in the Avdeevsky direction, and these battles are the fact that the enemy has not been able to promote his positions in this area for the last year, even at the least distance. It should be reminded that the defense forces over the past week effectively worked on the enemy's live force, destroying more than 3. 5 thousand Russians. Also, hostile artillery and armored vehicles.