"Escalating Tensions in Avdiivka: Russia's Strategic Moves and Ukraine's Critical Situation"

Parts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka are in a "critical" condition as they fight off Russian shelling and incursions, with Russian forces controlling territory to the north, east, and south of the town. The situation is described as "very difficult and in some places critical" by a local official, as Russia aims to capture the town and gain a rare victory ahead of its offensive's second anniversary and the upcoming presidential election in March.