Avdiivka fell on February 17, 2024 - it was Kiev's biggest military defeat in around a year. Ukrainian soldiers told the Associated Press (AP) news agency that they were tired to the bone.
Ukraine's lack of artillery ammunition is becoming increasingly noticeable on the front.“Stew of grenades”: Ukraine soldiers describe the drama surrounding the loss of AvdiivKA. In the second week of February, reported soldier Oleh, the 3rd Assault Brigade received orders to stop the Russians.