The loss of Avdiivka does not give the Russians a significant advantage, just as for Ukraine it is not a significant defeat.
Former commander of US Ground Forces in Europe Ben Hodges stated this yesterday during a conference in London.
He noted that in Avdeevka the Russians are doing what they do best.
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– They have the ability to continue to put large numbers of people into the grinder. I think that General Syrsky will spend this year stabilizing the entire front. There will be tactical gains and losses on both sides. But I don’t foresee big movements,” he said.
– Let’s say they finally capture Avdeevka, and then what ? You remember the thousands of people killed around Bakhmut. Then what? There is no famous corps of the Red Army, which is hiding in the forest and waiting to be used, even if Avdievka is captured, – added the American general.
Avdiivka on the battle map 02/16/2024/DeepState Map
He noted that Ukraine is now doing everything possible to gain time for next year, which, in his opinion, could be the decisive year of this war.
– I don’t believe that the Russians will be able to knock out Ukraine this year. I think that General Syrsky will spend this year stabilizing the entire front. There will be tactical gains and losses on both sides. But I don’t foresee big movements,” Hodges emphasized.
The situation in Avdiivka
Fierce fighting continues in the Avdeevka area. The enemy launches massive bomb attacks day and night, and does not stop assaults from several directions simultaneously.
The commander of the operational-strategic group of troops of Tavria, Alexander Tarnavsky, said that our troops are using all available means to contain the enemy. There is a planned strengthening of units.
In order to expand logistics corridors, raids and strikes are being carried out in the Avdeevka area. Logistics is working. On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, increased quantities of ammunition and other means of destruction are being supplied to the defenders of Avdiivka. Stable command and control of troops is ensured.
