AVDIVKA: CLOSE TO THE END?

The Zenit fortress has fallen, the Russians have broken through deeply from the north and the pocket is now within days, maybe even hours of closing. Ukraine is outnumbered 7:1 and despite that inflicting heavy losses on the Russians, not that they care.
There is little to say - which is why I have said so little. The air strikes have been devastating and played a critical part in breaking the defence of the city. The need for F-16’s and their long range anti-air missiles has never been greater. They cannot come soon enough.
Whatever plan Ukraine has for getting out of the city it must already be underway.
This is not a symbolic moment as much as a significant strategic gain for Russia. The loss of Avdivka will unquestionably make it incredibly hard to regain the occupied territories later. The future of the war in this area will be very different. I hope to god if he exists that the Ukrainians get out.  Live to fight another day.

The Analyst
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