Ukraine Braces for Prolonged War as Front Line Remains Unchanged

Intense Fighting in Avdiivka Highlights Cruelty of War and Impact on Ukrainian Families

Ukraine is preparing for another full year of war as the front line has not moved significantly despite months of intense fighting. The Ukrainians have inflicted heavy losses on the Russian invaders, with Russia now suffering more than 900 killed and wounded a day.
Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, now a soldier fighting with the 47th Mechanised Brigade, filmed a 5-hour battle in the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, illustrating the cruelty of war and horrors of the trenches.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the battle in Avdiivka will be one that in many ways will 'determine the overall course of the war.'
Despite heavy 24-hour shelling, nearly 1,300 residents remain in Avdiivka, according to the National Police in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian families and soldiers are experiencing war fatigue as the conflict continues with no clear end in sight. Many are calling for a clear timeline for when troops will be discharged.