Ukrainian forces were 'crushing' in Avdiivka until Russian artillery started outfiring them roughly 20 times over, American volunteer says

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 06:15

A Ukrainian soldier in combat gear and a helmet squats and covers his ear beside a M101 howitzer — Ukrainian soldiers fire a M101 howitzer towards Russian positions at the frontline, near Avdiivka, in Ukraine's Donetsk region in March 2024
AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky

Russia seized a victory when Ukraine pulled out of Avdiivka.
A US veteran there said his men were "crushing" Russia there until ammunition became super scarce.
His men were being outfired by the Russians and couldn't hit certain targets, he said.

A US veteran fighting in Ukraine said that his fellow soldiers were beating Russia in a key town until ammunition dried up so significantly that Ukrainian forces had to withdraw.

The veteran, who goes by the call sign Jackie, has been in Ukraine since 2022 and has served as a trainer of Ukrainian troops. He has also taken part in the fighting and is now an assault instructor serving in Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade.