Russian Troops Gain Advantageous Positions in Eastern Ukraine
In a recent development, units of the Russian military group “Center” have reportedly seized more advantageous positions in the Avdiivka direction. This information was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to the ministry, the Russian troops also inflicted fire damage on the personnel and equipment of the 24th, 78th, and 110th mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the areas of Mayorsk, Novhorodske, and Orlivka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). Additionally, Russian forces repelled four attacks by enemy assault groups in the areas of Leninske, Novhorodske, and Rozivka, as well as seven counterattacks in the areas of Petrovske, Berdychiv, Orlivka, Tonenke, and Persomaiske in the DPR.
The ministry stated that the losses suffered by the AFU amounted to up to 390 servicemen, two combat armored vehicles, 14 cars, and a self-propelled artillery unit called “Gvozdika.” It was also reported that a field ammunition depot of the AFU was destroyed.
On March 7th, Vladimir Rogov, the head of the Zaporizhzhia public movement “We Are Together with Russia,” revealed that heavy street fights were taking place in the village of Rabotyne, with Russian troops positioned in the central part of the settlement.
Prior to this, it was reported that Russian tank crews successfully destroyed an American-made Abrams tank with their first shot. The crew of the T-72B3 tank was responsible for destroying the enemy vehicle.
Earlier, the United States had expressed its prediction for the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine.
