"Advanced near the railway": the Armed Forces were contracting in the Avdiivka area - ISW (map)

Russian invaders also tried to step on, but did not have confirmed successes. According to analysts, rainy weather slows down the fighting, but does not stop the attacks of both hostile and Ukrainian troops. The Ukrainian forces counterattacked in the Avdiivka area in Donetsk region. This is stated in the daily report of the Institute of War Study (ISW) for November 19.

"Geolocation, published on November 19, show that the Ukrainian forces have advanced near the rail to the southeast of the steppe," analysts said. Russian sources have published information that the forces of defense reflected positions near the Stepovoy and counterattacked in the area of ​​the Avdi Coke Plant. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation also tried to step near Avdiivka, but they did not achieve the success.

According to Russian guidance bloggers, the occupiers allegedly managed to advance near the industrial zone, the Avdiivsky Coke Plant and the Railway. The Russians also stated that their units were coming in the area of ​​the Tsar Hunting Restaurant, but later they themselves denied the information. The General Staff of the Armed Forces confirmed that the enemy was in vain in the area of ​​Novokalinov, Novobakhmutivka and Severny.

Russian sources claimed that the attacks were near Pervomaisky, Krasnogorivka and Novokalinov. It was reported that the fighting continues in the area of ​​the industrial, coke plant and steppe. The Ukrainian army was told that the number of deserters in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation grows and forces the command to use physical force. Analysts have suggested that rainy weather would slow down the rates of hostilities.

The Russian guidance blogger stated that to say about the victory of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the front early. He explained that he did not want to create misconceptions about the situation. According to the British Defense Ministry, neither party has achieved significant success in the Avdeevsky direction. They also explained that due to cold winter weather, the prospects for the troops were smaller.

"The Ukrainian military expects Russia to start the third wave of Avdiivka storming. Frosty weather conditions in winter will most likely contribute to the renewal of more active fighting, and rainy weather is unlikely to stop Ukrainian or Russian attacks," - was added to ISW. We will remind, the Ukrainian Police Unit "White Angels" was found in the area of ​​Avdiivka and rescued two thoroughbred horses.