Costly Russian STORM-Z Assault on Fortress Avdiivka (History Legends)

Russia launched a massive offensive against the fortress city of Avdiivka. Although the first assaults have been costly for the Russian Armed Forces, with a large portion of their armored components eroded, they are only a couple kilometres away from encircling the Ukrainian stronghold. Only vivid counterattacks and proper supply lines can save the Ukrainian garrison.



The Russians still seem to lack a level of counter battery fire and direct support for their advancing troops. The clips don't show too much coordination but it seems they are learning and improving as this battle continues. Ukrainian forces that are being rushed to this sector are also taking a hammering, so this is acting like another Bakhmut. 

The big question is the level of resources being used up by both sides. The Ukrainians have less to give and so will likely be degraded and retreat in the coming weeks and months. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, October 25, 2023.]