After the fierce battle with the Russian army, the Ukrainian military said that it was "to protect the lives of the soldiers", and there was a possibility of withdrawing troops from Avdiivka.
According to Ukraine's "New Voice", "Kyiv Independent", "Kyiv Post" and other reports**, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny said on December 26 that the Ukrainian army needs more soldiers, ammunition and ** to continue fighting. He promised that the Ukrainian army would use different means of warfare next year, but warned that if Kyiv does not have the necessary tactical innovations and new recruits, the Russian army could "turn Avdiivka or any city into **mutt in a few months." ”
Russian artillery towards the positions of the Ukrainian army** (Photo: Sputnik).
General Valery Zaluzhny, who made it clear that the war was not a "show" and did not want to waste troops in vain, and acknowledged that the Russian army's combat methods should not be underestimated, said that in recent days, the two sides have used many different combat techniques on the battlefield and engaged in fierce confrontations. Ukraine's top general warned that the Ukrainian army will not be able to protect its stronghold in Avdiivka without sufficient strength.
Whether it's Mutter or Avdiivka, every piece of land is precious to us. We will do everything in our power to defend our territory. But if we don't have enough resources to achieve this, it's better to save the lives of the soldiers," Zaluzhny said.
Of course, we will make such a decision, save the lives of the ** soldiers, and then retake the territory. Zaluzhny stressed that "the enemy will have the opportunity to build up forces in any area, including artillery and air force, and they can turn any city into a second **mut in 2-3 months." ”
As an example of the loss of territory, Zaluzhny mentioned the city of Maryinka in Donetsk, which essentially "ceased to exist."
"Our official position is that little by little we defend every inch of our land, but if enemy shells start bombing, the lives of soldiers are more important to us," Zaluzhny said. ”
Marinka has been holding out for almost two years, and every street, every house, has been destroyed. As of today, our army is still in the north of the city and has prepared a defensive line nearby, but I can say that the city no longer exists, "he continued.
Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that Moscow had taken full control of Maryinka. Maryinka is one of the key links in Russia's plan to expand its control over eastern Ukraine.
In his statement, the top general of the Ukrainian army referred to Avdiivka, which is in the midst of fierce fighting, and said that in order to "save the lives of the soldiers", the remaining troops will have to be withdrawn from the city. This situation is similar to the previous situation in **Mutter.
Military experts say that the fierce fighting of the Russian army in the city of Avdiivka is similar to the month-long fighting in the city of **Mut, and the tactics of the Russian army have led to heavy losses, although it eventually took control of the city of Ukraine.
The fierce fighting at Avdiivka cost both sides heavy losses. As a result, the city has been likened to the "second **Mutter".
Avdiivka, located close to the city of Donetsk, a "new territory" declared by Moscow, and only 23 kilometers to the north, was once an industrial center. If the Russian side takes control of the city, it is highly likely that the Ukrainian army will be pushed back from the gateway to Donetsk and further advance towards the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk provinces.
At the same time, maintaining the presence of the Donetsk gateway plays a very important role in the planning and division of labor for Kyiv's future combat operations. In addition, Avdiivka is also seen as a symbol of Ukraine's resistance to separatists on the front line for many years.
Wen Liang Ishikawa.