Restored lost positions: the Armed Forces Countended near Avdiivka - ISW (map)

According to American analysts, Ukrainian troops have recently attacked the positions of Russian invaders in the forest south of the steppe. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue offensive actions in the Avdiivka area. This is stated in the report of the Institute of War Study (ISW) of December 4. Analysts say that referring to the geolocation personnel that Russian troops have advanced in the area of ​​the reservoir north of Avdiivka.

It is also reported that the invaders have advanced within the steppe. Russian military bloggers claim that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation strengthened control of positions in and around the steppe, and heavy battles are ongoing in the area of ​​the Avdeevsky Coxchemical Plant. According to one of the bloggers, the Russian forces advanced 600 meters in the forest area southeast of the steppe.

The report also mentions the statement of the Armed Forces General Staff about the unsuccessful offensive operations of Russia to the east of Novokalin, Novobakhmutivka, as well as near Avdiivka, Steppe, Severeno and Pervomaisky. According to American analysts, Ukrainian troops recently carried out counter -offensive actions in the Avdiivka area and as of December 1 returned lost positions.

"In geo -detachment footage, published on December 4, it is evident that Ukrainian troops attacked Russian positions in the forest south of the steppe about December 1," the authors of the report said. We will remind, according to ISW from December 3, the Armed Forces maintain an initiative in the area of ​​the robot, where the Russians adhere to the tactics of maneuverable defense.