On the northern flank of Avadiivka, since the Russian army took control of the "garbage mountain" and the positions along the railway, its tactical intention gradually became clear - trying to encircle the entire Abadika by gradually advancing. However, the deployment of the Ukrainian army here has brought a lot of trouble to the Russian army. Most of the new units of the Ukrainian army are concentrated here, and their supply lines are not seriously threatened, so they can continue to receive material support from the Red Army City. This made the advance of the Russian army extremely difficult, and the strategy that had been planned to take the village of Stepovo to the west and continue to advance westward turned into a war of attrition here.
Despite the difficult situation, the Russian army did not give up. They managed to consolidate positions along the railway, which is about 7 to 8 kilometers long, and touched the edge of the coking plant. The capture of the coking plant was crucial for the closure of Acheng, however, this coking plant is not only a large area, but also has close ties with the Ukrainian army. To the west of the coking plant is an important node for the Ukrainian army to supply Acheng, which gives the Ukrainian army a clear advantage here.
In order to break through this dilemma, the Russian army tried to adopt a strategy of division, turning its target to weaker links. They plan to start from the south, separate the coking plant from the urban area, and solve the Ukrainian army in the urban area first. However, the implementation of this strategy is not simple. The Russian army needs to occupy a vast position in the east and south of the "garbage mountain", north and west of Qinghu, this area has complex terrain, numerous lakes, dense woods, and a large number of mines, which has brought great difficulties to the advance of the Russian army.
With the arrival of February, the Russian army's war against Ukraine has entered its second anniversary. Although the Russian army does not care much about the timing, the battle in Avadiivka is an exception. If this nail on the edge of the city of Donetsk cannot be dismantled two years after the start of a full-scale war, the Russian army will face tremendous pressure. The Don army, on the other hand, was more resolute, hoping to resolve the Avadiivka problem as soon as possible in order to alleviate the suffering of the city's residents.
In the case of the unsuccessful assault on Stepovo and the coking plant, the Russian army decided to change its tactics. At the beginning of February 2024, they targeted the elite of the Ukrainian army on the northern flank, and at the same time used mobile forces to stabilize the southern flank front. The Russian army, led by the 1st Motorized Infantry Brigade of the 114th Donetsk Army, merged several volunteer groups and began a southward operation. The detachment, starting from its positions near the "mountain of garbage", first made a breakthrough in the area between the coking plant and the Blue Lagoon.
The Russian army moved very quickly, they not only broke through the defense line of the Ukrainian army, but also boldly launched a surprise attack on the north bank of Qinghu. In just a few days, they took control of the positions of the Ukrainian army, which were about 3 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide. This result exceeded the expectations of the Russian army, but they understood that the capture of field positions was not the ultimate goal, and it was more important to storm the city.
As a result, the Russian army continued to advance towards the city of Avadiivka. Due to the special terrain of the city and the stubborn resistance of the Ukrainian army, the Russian army had to use a variety of means to attack. In addition to ground assaults, they dispatched the Aerospace Forces for aviation bombing. With strong fire support, the Russian army managed to break through the defense line of the Ukrainian army and enter the city.
In order to stabilize the front, the Ukrainian army reinforced the 3rd Azov Assault Brigade, but it did not achieve significant results. The Russian army continued to advance deep into the city, taking control of important supply lines such as the Industrial Boulevard and bulldozing the battle lines. At present, the Russian army has formed an encirclement of Avadiivka, and the Ukrainian army in the city is facing tremendous pressure.
In February** Dynamic Incentive Program In general, the battle for Avadiivka has entered a critical moment. By changing tactics and adjusting deployments, the Russian army managed to break through the defense line of the Ukrainian army and enter the urban area. However, the Ukrainian army is still putting up stubborn resistance, and the outcome between the two sides is still unknown. This battle not only tests the fighting will and tactical level of the Russian army and the Ukrainian army, but also concerns the future direction of the entire Donbas region.