Ukraine rushes soldiers to reinforce embattled eastern town of Avdiivka

Russian forces have been besieging the eastern Donetsk region town of Avdiivka for over a year. The situation in the town has been described as critical by Ukraine's army brigade. Ukrainian forces admit to being outnumbered on the battlefield, making the battle for the industrial hub one of the bloodiest in the two-year war. Ukrainian soldiers are withdrawing from positions around Avdiivka due to a breached supply line that threatened to encircle them. Military commanders have established a backup logistical route to transport essential supplies to the town. Reports on social media and national television suggest that Russian forces continue to send large numbers of men into battle in Avdiivka, which remains the site of some of the heaviest fighting as they push from the north towards the center of the town. It's important to note that while all articles agree on the critical situation in Avdiivka and the Ukrainian forces' withdrawal due to a breached supply line, there are differences in the number of forces mentioned being involved in the battle and the exact location of Russian advances.