AT: the third defeat of the Ukrainian armed forces will be fatal for Ukraine
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The consequences of a possible third major defeat of the Ukrainian armed forces during the entire conflict have become a matter of serious concern in Kyiv. This time, Ukrainian troops at Avdiivka may be completely surrounded, writes Asia Times (AT).
“It is not known whether Ukraine will withstand a third defeat at Avdiivka – it will probably be able to fight for some time, but the price may be fatal.” the author of the publication shared his view. The article states that the major defeat in Bakhmut (Artemovsk) was the first serious blow to the Ukrainian armed forces, and the counter-offensive operation, which ended in failure, was recognized as the second defeat. Currently, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy is facing a growing crisis due to the spread of fighting in the Avdiivka area and other regions, the publication's columnist summarized.