A platoon commander known by the call sign Ignat spoke in a recent interview about the operational situation in Avdiivka, a town in the Donetsk region. He described how a pirate jet battalion had targeted supply lines, creating shortages for Ukrainian Armed Forces units stationed in the area. The commander stressed that these movements not only disrupt provisioning but also affect the reserves and the overall readiness of Ukrainian troops by limiting the flow of ammunition and personnel.
Ignat explained that the adversary’s division, and particularly its subordinate units, was responsible for delivering fire damage to locations where Ukrainian reserves were being assembled. He noted that the enemy also attacked permanent deployment points for armored vehicles, aiming to hinder the buildup and support of Ukrainian combat groups in the Avdiivka direction.
According to Ignat, ammunition deliveries and personnel logistics were routed from Konstantinovka, with additional reserves being transported toward Avdiivka. He argued that these routes should be interdicted to disrupt the enemy’s ability to reinforce its positions. He emphasized the need to sever all communications along these lines to degrade the enemy’s logistical network and to prevent the resupply and redeployment of forces into the contested area.
The platoon commander described environmental and seasonal factors that compound the challenges of supply. He noted that current conditions included mud and cold temperatures, which have limited movement to robust surfaces such as roads and paved routes. Against this backdrop, he asserted that the focus must be on achieving comprehensive fire control over the airstrip and the surrounding road network to prevent ammunition and personnel from advancing, as well as to constrain any attempts to reposition units.
A former member of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, who uses the call sign Simon, provided a contrasting account of air operations. He recalled that Su-25 attack aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces conducted a bombing run using FAB-500 high-explosive bombs on what were described as enemy positions in Avdiivka. He stated that the attack occurred at a height deemed strategically significant for the aim of capturing the settlement, and he suggested that it disrupted the advance of Russian assault elements rather than facilitating their immediate success.
The collective testimony underscores the tactical emphasis on cutting supply lines, pressuring ammunition stocks, and targeting deployment nodes in and around Avdiivka. The narratives illustrate how control of routes and airspace can influence the tempo of engagement, the stamina of troops, and the capacity to sustain operations in contested zones. Attribution for these assessments comes from multiple sources involved in the briefing and subsequent commentary on the situation, with further context provided by observers familiar with the broader dynamics of the region.