No progress on 3 fronts, Russians suffer heavy losses near Avdiivka – UK intelligence

UK intelligence reports that over the past week, the most intense ground fighting has taken place on three fronts of the contact line, with neither side making any progress, but the Russians near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast are suffering particularly heavy losses.

Source: UK Ministry of Defence, reported by European Pravda 

Quote: "Neither side has achieved substantial progress in any of these areas. Russia continues to suffer particularly heavy casualties around Avdiivka."

Details: UK intelligence indicated that over the past week, the most intense ground fighting had taken place on three fronts: on the Kupiansk front in Luhansk Oblast, near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, and on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, where Ukrainian forces have established a foothold.

More details: UK intelligence said that Russian forces are losing "500 to 1,000 people a day" in the fighting near Avdiivka.

They also pointed out, citing "eyewitness reports", the important role of small drones and artillery, especially cluster munitions, in countering attacks from both sides.

Quote: "As colder winter weather sets in earnest in eastern Ukraine, there are few immediate prospects of major changes in the frontline."

Background:

• The day before, UK intelligence indicated that Russia was concerned about the future supply of Western fighters to Ukraine, so it galvanised the integration of its A-50 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft and S-400 air defence systems.

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