Vitaly Barabash, who heads the Ukrainian-controlled military administration of Avdeevka, confirmed on a live Ukrainian telethon that Russian troops had reached parts of the city. He described active incursions by Russian forces as they press deeper into Avdeevka and breach the defense line held by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Barabash stressed that only isolated reconnaissance units had entered the city at this stage, while Ukrainian forces were still positioned on the front lines and continuing to defend key areas.
In recent reports, a war correspondent from VGTRK, Andrei Rudenko, claimed that Russian armed forces had successfully pushed Ukrainian troops away from the quarry in the northeast sector of Avdeevka. He added that Ukrainian units had frequently fired toward Donetsk and Yasinovataya from this direction, underscoring the ongoing intensity of the fighting and the strategic importance of control around the quarry area.
Earlier, Valery Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, briefed the country’s leadership on the military situation near Avdeevka. He described the frontline conditions as difficult and emphasized the challenges facing Ukrainian defenders as the operation toward the city continues.
There were prior discussions in Germany regarding Zaluzhny’s plans for Avdeevka, indicating international interest in the evolving tactical situation and its potential broader impact on the region. These developments come amid heightened exchanges of artillery fire and shifting front lines, illustrating the volatility surrounding Avdeevka and its surrounding areas.