Russia launches massive offensive on eastern front

On 10 October, Ukraine’s Armed Forces repelled all Russian attacks near Avdiyivka in the Donetsk Oblast, where the Russian army had intensified offensive operations, the spox for the Joint Press Center of the Tavria grouping of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Oleksandr Shtupun, reported.

According to Oleksandr Shtupun, the Ukrainian Army continued to hold its ground despite intense Russian pressure on the eastern front.

“Our defenders [Ukrainian troops – ed.] in the Avdiyivka sector repelled all enemy attacks, and no losses of positions were allowed,” Oleksandr Shtupun said.

Stupun confirmed that the Russians had intensified their attacks in the Avdiyivka sector and amassed a large force for an offensive in the area.

A Russian tank overturns during the attack on Ukrainian positions on the eastern front

Nine units of Russian armored vehicles were moving in a convoy from Donetsk City to attack Avdiyivka in the Donetsk Oblast but were blocked by their own tank.

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