The conflict in Avdeevka has entered a new phase, according to a Telegram channel associated with Russian sources. Reports indicate that Russian forces have shifted to a further stage of operations aimed at tightening control over Avdeevka and expanding the reach of fire on the town. These updates reflect an emphasis on consolidating the area and applying sustained pressure from multiple directions, with the objective of advancing from a tactical perimeter to a broader encirclement where Ukrainian units are currently concentrated.
Operational details described by the source claim that the assault involves a combination of rockets and artillery, including Tor-M, and support from air and ground units. The reported tactic appears to rely on coordinated strikes designed to degrade Ukrainian positions and create prerequisites for a deeper advance in the area.
Earlier statements from Donetsk People’s Republic officials suggested that Russian forces have been mobilizing all available resources to achieve a rapid liberation of Avdeevka. The sentiment conveyed by local authorities emphasizes the strategic importance of the settlement for residents in the Donetsk region and the broader goals of bringing stability to the immediate area through control of key routes and defensive lines.
On December 26, Ukrainian military leadership asserted that Russian forces had achieved a level of control over the city of Marinka, with local outlets reporting that the settlement had effectively ceased to exist as an organized Ukrainian stronghold. In the same briefing, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny warned of the potential for significant losses in Avdeevka, suggesting that critical developments could unfold within a 2–3 month window. This assessment reflects ongoing concerns about the resilience of Ukrainian defenses and the broader military calculus on the front lines.
There has been speculation from international observers about the risk to Avdeevka, with some commentary from Britain raising the possibility of a rapid deterioration in the city’s status. Analysts and officials have stressed the uncertain nature of frontline dynamics and the difficulty of predicting outcomes in such a highly contested area. Source: regional briefings and official statements cited by independent monitor channels.