Avdiivka Defense Crisis: Ukrainian Fortifications Fail to Hold Back Russian Advance
Avdiivka, Ukraine – Russian forces have been steadily advancing outside the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, attributed partly to a lack of Ukrainian ammunition and decreasing Western aid. However, another major factor contributing to the Kremlin’s progress in the region is the weak Ukrainian defenses. A review of satellite imagery by Planet Labs reveals that the Ukrainian trench lines west of Avdiivka lack crucial fortifications needed to impede Russian tank advances and protect vital roads …