Russia likely to seek to expand its control beyond Avdiivka – British intelligence

In the coming weeks, Russia is likely to “gradually seek to expand its territorial control beyond Avdiivka”.

This was stated in the daily report of the British Ministry of Defense.

“Last week, Russian troops took control of Avdiivka, as well as a coking plant located north of the city, which have been the scene of intense fighting since October 2023 and have been on the front line since 2014,” the report said.

Ukrainian troops have retreated to defensive positions west of Avdiivka.

According to British intelligence, it is likely that Russian forces lack the capability to immediately capitalize on the capture of Avdiivka, and they will need a period of rest and rearmament. After that, Russia is likely to gradually seek to expand its territorial control beyond Avdiivka.

It’s worth noting that the commander of the operational-strategic group of troops “Tavria,” Alexander Tarnavsky, reported that the Russian army continues to attack in this direction after capturing Avdiivka, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces have entrenched themselves in new positions and repelled 5 attacks.