In an effort to surround Avdiivka, Russian invaders suffered great losses, having lost more than 15,000 soldiers for almost two months, said a spokesman for the Tavriysky Defense Forces, Alexander Planon, and on the air of Public Radio.
In recent weeks, the invaders have conducted 34 attacks in the Avdiivsky direction, trying to surround the city. However, the Ukrainian forces were able to move them back, holding positions in harsh fighting.
"There are hard fighting, it cannot be said that something is passionate about. The invaders are moving a little, then we are pushing them;
The spokesman also spoke about the huge losses of the Russian military in the live force during these attempts. According to him, "15 thousand exceeded", including the dead and wounded. The losses of the invaders include the loss of eight Su-25 aircraft and more than 600 pieces of equipment.
“Apparently, they are already approaching 20,000. These are the total losses: both dead and injured… In three days there will be two months as the enemy actively tries to capture Avdiivka. During this time, the Russians have lost eight Su-25 aircraft, more than 600 pieces of equipment (figure, of course, approximate), and more than 15 thousand.
The Ukrainian forces continue to operate in the Tavriya direction, holding defense and causing significant losses to the occupiers.
