Russians suffering massive losses in Bakhmut, Avdiivka directions – Ukraine Army spox

As reported by Ukrinform with reference to Radio Liberty, this was stated by the spokesman for Ukraine’s Eastern Grouping, Serh Cherevatyi.

"Donbas remains the main epicenter of our enemy's attack. The Bakhmut and Avdiivka directions are the most attacked ones. The enemy employs with all kinds of artillery systems, mortars and tanks, but they still suffer significant losses and, as a rule, we do not allow their advance," he said on the air of the national telethon.

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According to the spokesman, Russia is losing about 100 sdiers per day in the Bakhmut and Avdiivka directions.

"These have serious losses there. And this affects their morale. According to our intercepts, we know that in the Avdiivka direction, they planned for the arrival of officers-trainers from the Pacific Fleet in order to calm sdiers down, (improve) their morale, and offer help," Cherevatyi added.

As reported, Donetsk region is under constant shelling by Russian tros. Problems with power, heating, and water supply are observed in the region.

More than 1.2 million pele fled the area, in which 1,670,000 pele lived at the time Russia invaded. By winter, no more than 235,000 pele invved in the defense and maintenance of critical infrastructure are expected to remain in the region.