Россияне ЗАШЛИ В АВДЕЕВКУ? 🛑 Офицер ВСУ ЖЕСТКО ОБЬЯСНИЛ

Summary

Major Serhiy Khotsky, an officer in Ukraine's 9th Motorized Infantry Brigade, joins an interview to describe the situation in Avdiivka. He says Russian occupiers are actively attacking from all sides, emboldened by foggy weather, but Ukraine maintains full control. Khotsky explains that Russia has suffered significant losses trying to capture Avdiivka, which hurts their morale. He declines to disclose specifics to avoid aiding Russian intelligence. Khotsky adds that Russia's 375,000 casualties take a toll, though they have more resources. He says Avdiivka withstands attacks from six sides, as Russia tries cutting off the vital supply road, but Ukraine will not surrender the city.

Takeaways

• 🛡️ Major Sergey Khotski from the 9th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade named after Yakov Gandzyuk discussed the current situation on the Avdiivka direction.
• 🌫️ The enemy has been taking advantage of the weather conditions, such as heavy fog and a sudden temperature change from below freezing to above, to launch attacks from all sides.
• 📢 Sergey emphasizes listening only to official reports from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, asserting full control over the situation and successful repulsion of enemy attacks at their brigade's positions.
• 🔁 Recent days have seen a renewal of attacks involving small infantry groups and armored vehicles, hampered by muddy ground conditions due to warming temperatures.
• 🚫 Visibility issues caused by fog, limiting visibility to 25-30 meters, have also affected the ability of both sides to advance.
• 💥 The Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, reported significant Russian losses in attempts to capture Avdiivka, indicating heightened activity and losses for the Russian forces.
• 🎯 Ukrainian forces are aware of the locations of concentrated enemy equipment but refrain from discussing specifics publicly to avoid providing information to the enemy.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The Security Service of Ukraine and counter-intelligence are actively working to identify informants and prevent leaks of operational information.
• 📉 Sergey reports officially confirmed substantial Russian casualties, highlighting the impact on the morale and psychological state of Russian forces.
• 🛣️ Concerns are raised about Russian attempts to cut off Avdiivka's 'road of life,' a crucial logistical route for humanitarian aid, with Ukrainian forces determined to keep the city and its supply lines open.

Q & A

What is the current situation in Avdiivka?

The enemy is actively attacking from all sides, taking advantage of foggy weather. They tried claiming they captured the city but Ukrainian forces maintain full control.

What tactics are the Russian forces using in their attacks?

They are relying on infantry groups rather than heavy equipment due to the muddy conditions from thawing ground.

How are the Ukrainian forces repelling these attacks?

They are eliminating the enemy manpower and equipment whenever they appear within range.

Where is the Russian equipment located?

The exact locations are confidential during wartime to avoid intelligence leaks that could aid the enemy.

What is the estimated death toll of Russian invaders?

Officially confirmed losses are around 375,000 eliminated occupiers.

How is this affecting Russian troop morale?

Reports indicate they are euthanizing their own wounded and mass burying the dead, significantly impacting morale.

What is Russia's goal regarding the Avdiivka highway?

They aim to cut off the highway and isolate the city by depriving access for aid and supplies.

Will Russia succeed in cutting off the highway?

Unlikely, as Ukrainian forces are firmly holding their positions around the city and the highway.

What is the situation inside Avdiivka city?

The city was attacked from six sides, with the enemy concentrating their forces to try and capture it.

Are there any plans to surrender Avdiivka?

No, the garrison is firmly holding the city and committed to the overall war effort.