British intelligence: Russian army lacks combat capability to take advantage of Avdiivka capture
However, in the coming weeks, the Russians will try to continue the offensive
After the capture of Avdiivka, Russian forces will need time to re-equip, but in the coming weeks they will try to continue the offensive. This is stated in an intelligence report in the account of the British Ministry of Defence.
"Over the past week, Russian forces have taken control of Avdiivka and a coke plant north of the city, which have been heavily fought over since October 2023 and have been near the front line since 2014," the report says.
Ukrainian forces withdrew to defensive positions west of Avdiivka.
"It is likely that Russian forces lack the combat capability to immediately take advantage of the capture of Avdiivka and need some time to rest and re-equip.
In the coming weeks, Russia is likely to try to gradually expand its control over the areas outside Avdiivka," the intelligence officials said.
Background. As a reminder, US President Joe Biden said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from Avdiivka due to the inaction of the US Congress. He calls on Congress to immediately pass a bill on additional funding.
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