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On April 2, both Russian and Ukrainian military sources reported Russian offensive in different directions west of Avdeevka.
Ukrainian war reporters confirmed Russian advance south of Semenovka. Clashes on the outskirts of the village began before the Russian Army claimed control of Orlovka. In recent days, Russian forces gained a foothold on the streets. As of April 2, they are already in control of the southern part of Orlovka. The Armed Forces of Ukraine were forced to retreat to the northern streets, while clashes continue in the center of the settlement.
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According to preliminary reports from the front, Russian forces managed to break through Ukrainian defense in Berdychi and surrounded the village from the south. If confirmed, the recent Russian gains will significantly deteriorate Ukrainian positions in the area west of Avdeevka. The cut of the Ukrainian garrisons in Semenovka from Berdychi will force the Armed Forces of Ukraine to retreat from the entire line of defense in the nearest future.
Ukrainian armored vehicles attempted counterattack but suddenly they changed their mind. As a result only one vehicle managed to return to Ukrainian positions:
At the same time, the Russian troops continue expanding the zone of their control in the fields west of Tonenkoe, capturing Ukrainian positions hastily fortified after the retreat from the villages west of Avdeevka. Battles are already approaching the village of Umanskoe.
Destruction of Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle:
After Russian victory in Avdeevka, the Ukrainian military was forced to retreat to the defense line in Tonenkoe-Orlovka-Semenovka-Berdychi. No reinforcements, including the units armed with the notorious US-made Abrams tanks, helped the Armed Forces of Ukraine to save control of the defense line.
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