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Russia using incendiary phosphorus munitions in mad scramble to take Avdiyivka, says Presidential Office head
The New Voice of Ukraine
October 13, 2023, 09:05 AM
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In their mad efforts to take Avdiyivka in Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces are using phosphorus munitions, said Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak on Telegram.

“Our land, a Ukrainian city. The Russians have committed significant resources to this front. They are using phosphorus, aiming to engulf everything around with their ‘fire’,” he said.

Despite challenging battles, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are maintaining their positions, Yermak noted.
The Russians seem to disregard the well-being of their own personnel, focusing on sheer numbers, he added.

“Our strength lies in quality and unity. And in a calculated approach to our needs to defeat the Russians,” he said.

Russia’s Advance on Avdiyivka — What We Know

Russian military forces have intensified their advance on Avdiyivka, launching heavy strikes on the city. The clashes have persisted for four straight days.

Oct. 10 was perhaps the “most extensive offensive on the city during the entire full-scale war,” said Avdiyivka City Military Administration head Vitaliy Barabash, adding that the situation remains under control. Ukrainian military sources revealed that the occupiers are looking to encircle Avdiyivka, deploying a substantial amount of equipment and personnel.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has affirmed that the Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding their positions near Avdiyivka.

Russian occupying forces continue their active offensive actions in the Avdiyivka region and view the city as an opportunity to secure some form of “victory” and shift the course of combat operations, said Tavria Defense Forces spokesperson Oleksandr Shtupun.