Ukrainian soldiers in a pit near Avdijivka. Photo: VADIM KUDINOV/SIPA/SCANPIX Russian troops have sustained significant casualties in personnel and equipment during the five-day assaults on Avdijivka in Donetsk Oblast. According to Oleksandr Stupun, press representative of the Tauria direction of the Armed Forces, Russian forces are continuing to deploy conscripts. Stupun stated that Avdijivka holds considerable strategic importance for the occupying forces, who are seeking to demonstrate a tactical success. Topics: #avdijivka #russian #troops Post navigation A motorcyclist died in Narva The US is sending another aircraft carrier to counteract the hostilities against Israel