(Dan Tri) – October 26 witnessed the advances of the Russian army on both the north and south flanks at the Avdiivka fire pan.
The war in Ukraine is having many new developments (Photo: Telegram).
German general revealed Ukraine’s dire situation in Kupyansk
German newspaper Welt reported that retired Lieutenant General of the German Armed Forces Roland Kater said on October 27 that the Russian army continued to successfully advance towards Kupyansk, which made the situation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces worse.
`To the north, in the direction of Kupyansk, Russian troops are moving meter by meter. A terrible situation,` he noted.
General Kater also emphasized that the onset of bad weather any day will only make the situation of the Ukrainian army worse.
The US provided an additional 150 million USD in aid to Kiev
Guardian reported, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on October 26 that the US Department of Defense has allocated a new military aid package worth $150 million to Ukraine.
`Air defense systems, artillery, anti-tank missiles and other weapons systems will enhance Ukraine’s ability to defend its territory against attacks,` Mr. Blinken emphasized.
White House: Russia suffered heavy losses near Avdiivka, morale is low
Kyiv Independent reported that National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on October 26 that, according to Washington’s assessment, Russia is suffering significant losses and low morale due to the attacks in Avdiivka.
Russia has been stepping up its attacks on Avdiivka, a frontline town a few kilometers north of Donetsk, for several weeks.
This was also confirmed by Mr. Kirby.
He added that Kiev forces in the area `have been able to hold out and are defending`.
US officials believe that Russia will likely continue to attack in the coming months and `may achieve some tactical successes`.
War map of Ukraine in the Avdiivka area as of October 26 (Photo: ISW).
ISW: Russia’s losses at Avdiivka were much greater than at Ugledar
Ukrainska Pravda reported that experts from the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on October 26 that the Russian army lost more equipment in Avdiivka than in Ugledar earlier this year.
According to ISW, heavy losses of Russian equipment at Avdiivka will likely weaken Russia’s offensive capabilities in the long term.
Moscow’s widespread losses and equipment shortages during the first year of the conflict significantly limited Russia’s ability to mount effective mechanized attacks in the winter and spring of 2023, leading to
However, recent losses of Russian equipment at Avdiivka appear to be much greater than previous losses at Ugledar.
The US began training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighters
Kyiv Independent reported that US Ambassador to Kiev Bridget Brink in a post on X on October 26 said that the US National Guard Air Force in Arizona has begun training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-fighters.
Ms. Bridget Brink stated: `This is an essential part of building Ukraine’s air defense force. The US is proud to cooperate with European partners to support Ukraine.`
Russia accelerated to encircle Avdiivka from both wings
According to Russian media channels, the country’s army advanced from Krasnogorovka and won some more areas north of Avdiivka.
Russian military correspondent Kotenok reported: `On the northern front from Krasnogorovka, Russian shock troops overran the railway line, attacked Ukrainian strongholds, and approached the east of the Avdiivka coking plant.
This tactic repeats the actions of Wagner’s forces to gain complete control of Bakhmut: infiltrate and surround Ukrainian positions with small mobile groups, limit enemy actions and call in artillery.`
War map of Ukraine in the Avdiivka area as of October 26 (Photo: Telegram).
Meanwhile, Rybar channel said that as of 0:30 on October 27 local time, the Russian Army, with strong air support, had taken control of a large area south of the fortress city of Avdiivka,
