After losing 200 armored vehicles, Russia is now likely forcing its troops to advance on foot in its effort to take Avdiivka, Ukraine, UK says

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 10:26

two people, on in camo, both wearing helmets, walk on dirt road by destroyed 4-story building — Two Ukrainian soldiers walk in Avdiivka, Ukraine. Fighting has intensified in recent days after Russia launched a major offensive there last month.
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Russia has likely lost about 200 armored vehicles in the last three weeks, the UK said Saturday.
The heavy losses have occurred in intense fighting for control over the city of Avdiivka.
According to the UK, Russia is now likely forcing its troops to advance on foot.

Russia's equipment losses over the past few weeks have been so staggering that it is likely now requiring its soldiers to advance on foot in an effort to capture the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, the UK's Ministry of Defense said in an intelligence briefing on Saturday.