{"id":121409,"date":"2023-11-22T09:09:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T09:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=121409"},"modified":"2023-11-22T09:09:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T09:09:05","slug":"putin-makes-humiliating-retreat-after-henchmen-take-heavy-losses-in-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/world-news\/putin-makes-humiliating-retreat-after-henchmen-take-heavy-losses-in-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Putin makes humiliating retreat after henchmen take heavy losses in Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vladimir Putin is reportedly scaling back his offensive on Avdiivka, according to Ukrainian military officials, who caution that the attacks have not ceased entirely.<\/p>\n

Vladimir Putin is deploying fewer troops and less equipment in an effort to capture the strategically significant Ukrainian stronghold in Donetsk Oblast, which has been largely under Russian occupation.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian military spokesperson Oleksandr Shtupun said: “Russian occupying forces have reduced ground and air attacks, but they persist in violating the rules of war by targeting medical teams and evacuation vehicles.”<\/p>\n

Avdiivka, once home to around 32,000 residents, now houses only 1,500 due to intense fighting, particularly around its vital coking plant.<\/p>\n

Despite the reduction in attacks, Russian troops seem determined to capture Avdiivka. According to the spokesperson, they launched eight attacks today.<\/p>\n

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There are concerns that Russia is planning a third wave of attacks, similar to its strategy in Bakhmut last year.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian forces are holding their positions, as confirmed by Vitaliy Barabash, the head of Avdiivka\u2019s military administration.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the ongoing pressure on Ukrainian troops, particularly from enemy drones. Meanwhile, the neighbouring town of Maryinka is also experiencing an uptick in Russian attacks.<\/p>\n

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