Russia’s invasion forces intensified their activities in the Avdiivka direction and sent columns of armored vehicles to assault.

The serviceman of the 110th Mechanized Brigade reported on this in the @BUAR110ombr Telegram group.

He also demonstrated the Russian infantry convoy, which was moving to assault the Ukrainian positions on January 15.

“Columns are moving again. They are trying to get closer by any means, to enter Avdiivka,” the serviceman shared.

In particular, the Russian military is trying to advance east of Avdiivka.

Infantry, artillery, and strike drones were involved in the destruction of the Russian invaders.

The military noted that they managed to destroy some of the attack troops’ armored vehicles during the fighting.

“Some enemy equipment and many orcs (Russian military – ed.) were destroyed, the cannon fodder thrown out by the armor (landing – ed.) was hiding as best they could,” the military noted.

According to the Ukrainian General Staff, in the Avdiivka direction, Ukrainian defenders continue to deter Russians, who do not let go of attempts to surround Avdiivka.

“Ukrainian Defense Forces units repelled 18 invader attacks in the areas of Novobakhmutivka, Stepove, Avdiivka and another 16 attacks near Severne, Pervomaiske, and Nevelske in the Donetsk region over the last day,” the General Staff said.

Encirclement of Avdiivka probably remains a key focus of Russian efforts, but as of now, Russia has achieved very limited territorial successes at a significant price, both materially and in human terms.

The Russian military is also trying to capture the village of Stepove near Avdiivka to cut the logistic routes of the Ukrainian army.