Ukrainian Forces Hold Ground in Avdiivka Amidst Intense Russian Offensive

A Russian soldier reports an 81% casualty rate in his unit, highlighting the heavy losses suffered by Russian forces in the ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly enjoyed some success in the battle for Avdiivka, with the British Ministry of Defense stating that Ukrainian units have likely conducted successful local counterattacks, denying Russian forces full control of the village of Stepove.
A Russian soldier filmed himself describing huge losses in Avdiivka, stating that of his group of 75, only 14 had not been killed or wounded after a week.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that its troops had repelled at least 39 Russian attacks within six miles in several directions of Avdiivka, as well as near Stepove.
Russian forces have launched a massive new offensive on the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, part of their campaign to secure control of the eastern Donbas region.
Russia is trying to encircle the small city of Avdiivka, which now has only about 1,500 people left out of its pre-war population of some 32,000.