Russians increase number of attacks in the Avdiivka direction

In the Avdiivka direction, Russians increased the number of attacks on the positions of the National Guard of Ukraine using tank weapons and mortars.

The press service of the National Guard of Ukraine reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"In the Avdiivka direction, the occupants increased shelling of the positions of our units using tank weapons, mortars, and cannon artillery," the NGU said.

It is reported that the special forces of the Omega unit of the 5th detachment of the OZSP hold the initiative, shelling the enemy with artillery, controlling the movement of their firepower with drones and inflicting losses on them with FPV drops.

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As reported, in the Avdiivka direction, Russian troops conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the area of Keramik, in the Donetsk region. The enemy conducted air strikes in the areas of Novokalynove and Avdiivka. More than 10 localities came under shelling, including Novobakhmutivka, Ocheretyne, Berdychi, Stepove, Novoselivka Persha, Pervomayske in the Donetsk region.