OSW - 3rd period of the conflict for Avdiyivka. 656th day of the war

On December 10, the commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, described the situation in the combat areas as difficult. He stressed that the Russians are storming defender positions all along the front. He considered the main tasks of the Ukrainian troops to be ensuring the sustainability of defenses, protecting the lives of soldiers and rational...