A military expert assessed the situation on the Avdiivka direction: "There is no more difficult offensive."

The situation in the Avdiivka direction is difficult but under control. The Russians continue their constant attacks and attempts to encircle the city. 

This opinion was expressed by military expert Pavlo Narozhny, as reported by “24 Channel.”

The enemy has not achieved significant success.

As the expert emphasized, Avdiivka has been holding for 9 years in a row. Undoubtedly, the city is almost completely destroyed, and there are very few people left.

"But the main thing is that a fortified area has been built around the city. It is very difficult to break through it," the military expert noted.

The invaders use, in particular, aviation and the heavy "Solntsepek" flamethrower system for attacks on the city. The main threat, Narozhny claims, is that the Russians attack from the flanks. However, there is an open area there, and the enemy columns advance through clear fields.

"There is no more difficult offensive. Yes, they are pressing, but it doesn't look like a victorious offensive with significant successes," military expert Pavlo Narozhny concluded. 

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