In recent days, the Russian army conducted a high-profile military operation in the Avdiivka region of eastern Ukraine. It was originally planned to involve 4,000 soldiers, but after a fierce battle, the number of soldiers was reduced to about 1,200. The brutality of this battle is simply jaw-dropping, and some have even compared it to a "meat grinder".
Footage from the battlefield showed the corpses of soldiers everywhere, desolate. This battle not only brought huge losses to the Russian army, but also made people deeply feel the cruelty of the war.
It is reported that the main purpose of the Russian army's operation is to stop the offensive of Ukraine's Azov Brigade from the north and buy time for its own fighting in the south. However, the Azov Brigade, as an elite unit of Ukraine, is obviously not so easy to deal with. Despite the huge costs paid by the Russian army, the progress of the Azov Brigade in the Kra**Horivka region remains slow.
In this case, the Ukrainian army received an order prohibiting retreat and was informed that reinforcements had arrived in the north of the city. However, over time, it became clear that the so-called reinforcements did not arrive as expected. This makes the situation of the Ukrainian army even more difficult.
Eventually, the Ukrainian army announced the withdrawal of its troops from Avdiivka. The situation in Avdiivka became very difficult due to the lack of food and clothing and ammunition of the Ukrainian troops in the city, and the unsuccessful rescue of the expected reinforcements. The decision to withdraw means that the Azov Brigade, which was originally responsible for reinforcements, will now be responsible for the slow retreat of the defeated troops in the city.
The outcome of this battle undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to both sides. For the Russian army, they will not only have to face huge losses, but also reassess their strategy and tactics. And for the Ukrainian army, they must also seriously think about how to respond to the challenges of the future.
In general, this battle was not only a "meat grinder" battle, but also a "retreat contest". It has made people more aware of the cruelty and ruthlessness of war. It is hoped that the two sides will be able to cease fire at an early date and resolve their disputes through peaceful means, so that the people will not suffer from war.