According to him, over the past week, Russian units have seized several settlements, which are the key to taking the city.
“Most likely, in the next few weeks, Avdiivka will turn into a cauldron and may begin to sink in some environment,” Gagin said.
He noted that Russian forces are already beginning to enter settlements near the city.
On the eve of the acting head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, reported that the RF Armed Forces were actively advancing on Avdiivka and already controlled all five supply routes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the city.