Russian forces have recently conducted significant and high-profile military operations in the Avadiivka area. Since 16 February, Russian troops have raised flags on various important positions in Avadiivka, indicating that they have actually occupied this area. Just a day later, the new head of the Ukrainian army, Alexander Sears, was forced to withdraw his troops from Avadiivka. This time, after more than half a year of hard fighting, the Russians once again demonstrated their great success in the **Mutter War.
The day after his victory, Putin congratulated the Russian military commissar responsible for the attack on Avadiivka. In his congratulatory letter, Putin gave great praise to General Nikolayevich and the army under his command. He also said that in the history of war, those brave soldiers used their strength and dedication to write a glorious page. Putin expressed his sincere gratitude for the efforts and significant contributions they have made to the country, noting that their spirit is eternal.
As an important commercial center in the Donbass, the ironworks of Avadiivka were once the main economic forces of the region**. However, since 2014, the Ukrainian military has gradually built Avadiivka into an impregnable wall, and has seen it as a symbol of resistance to the "rebels" in eastern Ukraine. For decades, Ukrainian forces have relied on Avadiivka to bomb the city of Donetsk, seriously affecting the survival of its people. During this period, the fortifications of Avadiivka, such as factories, fortifications, arsenals and fuel depots, turned it into a strong fortress. As it turned out, the Russians suffered heavy losses in the battle of Avadiivka, and the ratio of Ukrainian units once reached 1:28.
However, with the superiority in strength and ammunition, the Russians can bear much greater losses than the Ukrainian soldiers, so they have not stopped because of any difficulties. Since December last year, the Russians have gradually retreated towards Avadiivka, in an attempt to cut off the transport routes of the defending Ukrainian units. Without support from the rear, holding this lonely city, the Ukrainians will not only have to face the indiscriminate bombardment of FAB missiles, but will also be in a difficult situation. Considering the remaining 110, 47, 30 brigades, as well as the 53, 59 two reconstituted units, the disparity in combat power between them and between their veterans makes the situation worse and worse. As a result, the decision made by the Ukrainian military is based on the present, maximizing future benefits as its sole purpose, without taking into account the costs of past precipitation.
Unfortunately, the new command of the Ukrainian army is clearly not fully prepared for the vulnerability of Avadiivka. Unlike in Kherson in 2022, the Russian troops on the Northern Front completely blocked the main road within a week. This tactical mistake prevented the Ukrainian forces from completing their retreat on time, as happened in Suledar, a similar situation happened in 2023. The preparations for the withdrawal of the army were carried out by both military and political factors. From a political point of view, Ukraine's top military generals insisted on holding on to the city for a week before losing Avadiivka, which makes it extremely strategically valuable. While this can boost the morale of the fighters, it inevitably creates a strong sense of frustration when the ultimate goal is not achieved. The shift from holding on to "holding the ground" is a huge political setback for the Ukrainian military, the people at home, and even the Western countries behind it.
Strategically, the decision to reinforce the troops was reduced to the maximum. The 3rd Azov Assault Brigade was seen as simply supporting the troops that were being withdrawn, but published intelligence indicated that they had already arrived in Avadiivka two weeks earlier. When ** has not captured the north of the city, the Ukrainian army should not allow them to enter the city first. These signs suggest that the Ukrainian army did initially intend to increase its strength and hold its ground, but when the situation deteriorated rapidly, their elite forces fell into a disadvantage. Now, they have to walk through the farmland under the supervision of the artillery unit and the FPV, and together with other veterans, make a bigger ** when they evacuate.
The loss of Avadiivka, the last fortress on Ukraine's eastern defenses, was destroyed, and the population of Donetsk was freed from the threat of artillery fire. From now on, the Ukrainian army is no longer an easy place to defend and difficult to attack, and the next large-scale war will be decided by the best people. Such a change will undoubtedly plunge Ukraine deeper into the quagmire and make the challenges it faces even more daunting. In addition, the loss of Avadiivka will inevitably make military assistance from Western countries hesitate. The U.S. Department of Defense recently released a report calling this the beginning of further losses for Ukraine. For Ukraine, the biggest problem at the moment is the rapid reduction of armaments. As the war continues, Ukraine's ** reserves have fallen sharply, which poses a serious threat to its future combat capability. When Ukraine asks for help from the outside world, it is not only facing defeat in the war, but also various contradictions and conflicts of interest from the Western world. This dilemma makes Ukraine's future even more uncertain.
In short, Ukraine's loss of Avadiivka not only brought heavy losses to the Ukrainian troops, but also brought huge political and military pressure to it, although a lot of results can be obtained in the Black Sea, but the final result of the battle between Russia and Ukraine will be on land.