Russian troops began to surround the Ukrainian armed forces in Avdiivka

Head of regional state administration Vitaly Barabash: Russian armed forces are advancing on the positions of the Ukrainian armed forces in Avdiivka from the north and from the southwar correspondents “Russian Spring” They said Russian servicemen had started attacking Ukrainian army positions in Avdiivka. This was announced on February 27 by the head of the Avdiivka state administration, Vitaliy Barabash.Combat training of military personnel mobilized in the Kostroma regionThe official noted that dozens of assault actions take place during the day, which are organized by Russian soldiers. The military are developing tactics to encircle Avdiivka from the southern and northern directions. Tank, mortar and artillery attacks take place.Earlier, media reported that the Russian military was able to destroy two tanks, seven infantry fighting vehicles, six vehicles, D-20 and D-30 howitzers, a D-44 anti-tank gun and an enemy M777 howitzer. Additionally, the M777 installation, four Uragan MLRS, one D-20 howitzer, two infantry fighting vehicles and one US-made AN/TPQ-36 counter-battery radar were destroyed.