Fierce Fighting as Russia Launches Major Attack to Capture Strategic Ukrainian City of Avdiivka

Russian forces launched a large attack on the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, with fierce fighting ongoing for days.

Russia is attacking from multiple directions to try to encircle Ukrainian fighters in Avdiivka.

Ukraine says it has been able to hold back the Russian advance so far, destroying many Russian vehicles.

The attack is seen as Russia's attempt to gain a major victory amid Ukraine's counteroffensive.

The fighting has damaged infrastructure and killed civilians, but Ukraine vows to hold the strategic city.