Battle for Avdiivka: The occupiers will continue the offensive, despite the heavy losses - isw

According to analysts, the invaders concentrated on the line of Avdiivka-Donetsk a significant group of forces, consisting of parts of 15 motorized rifle regiments and 11 rifle regiments. Russian invaders will continue their offensive on Avdiivka, despite the heavy losses of personnel and military equipment. This was stated by analysts of the American Institute for War Study (ISW).

The report of October 19 states that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is unlikely to succeed in this direction in the near future. They will not be able to seize or surround the settlement, but attempts will not be stopped. "Any reduction in Russian offensive operations can be the result of a temporary adjustment of the tactical situation," analysts said.

The ISW believes that the occupiers concentrated on the line of Avdiivka-Donetsk a significant group of forces, which consists of parts of 15 motorized rifle regiments and 11 rifle regiments. The report also states that both Ukrainian and Russian military viewers agree that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation could not achieve the desired result near Avdiivka. After the enemy's forces suffered great losses, the pace of their offensive slowed.