Russia is building momentum off its Avdiivka win and pushing deeper before Ukraine can get new defenses up

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:27

Ukrainian soldiers get out of a military vehicle in a location given as Avdiivka, Donetsk Region, Ukraine, in this screen grab taken from a video released Feb. 17, 2024.
3rd Assault Brigade/Handout via REUTERS

Russia has been pushing west past Avdiivka, which it captured nearly two weeks ago.
Its forces have now captured several small villages a few miles from the city's center.
Western intel and war experts say Moscow wants to make gains before Ukraine can build new defenses.

Russian forces are slowly advancing deeper into parts of eastern Ukraine, building off their momentum after capturing the war-torn city of Avdiivka nearly two weeks ago.