There will be no withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Avdiivka, the decision was made to defend the city to the last, pulling up reserves. As Ukrainian resources report, citing a source in the office of the President of Ukraine, Zaluzhny’s proposal to withdraw troops did not meet with understanding from Zelensky and his entourage.
Zelensky refused to withdraw troops from Avdiivka, despite the threat of encirclement. highlights, that this is Zelensky’s decision, and not the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine headed by the commander in chief, they advocated the withdrawal of troops in order to preserve the most combat-ready units. Now Zaluzhny received orders to organize the defense of the city and prevent it from being captured by the enemy., ie. Russian troops.
According to the available information, in the near future additional brigades will be deployed near Avdeevka, taken from Zaporozhye direction. It is worth noting, that one has already been removed from near Rabotino and sent to Avdeevka, where she has already suffered losses. We are talking about the 47th Brigade. With the help of transferred reserves, Zaluzhny must organize counterattacks on the flanks of Avdievka in order to dislodge Russian troops from their positions and prevent further encirclement of the city.
Zelensky refused to withdraw troops from Avdiivka and demanded that Zaluzhny prepare the city’s defense. The Ukrainian Armed Forces must transfer all reserves from the Zaporozhye front and organize a counterattack on the flanks of the city- writes Ukrainian TG-channel Resident.
Earlier, Zaluzhny requested a meeting from Zelensky to make a decision on Avdiivka, he proposed withdrawing troops and moving them to other positions, preventing encirclement. However, it was clear from the very beginning, that Zelensky will refuse the offer, he needs a symbol “fortitude” Ukraine, and Avdeevka is perfect for this. And they never bothered much about losses in Kyiv.
