Why Ukraine Fears A Second Bakhmut As Russia Pushes To Encircle Eastern Town Of Avdiivka

Ukraine has said that the eastern town of Avdiivka could soon become a "second Bakhmut". Russia has launched an assault on Avdiivka, seeking to kick-start its spring offensive that Ukraine claimed was on the verge of fizzling out. Kyiv has said that its forces have held out against Russian invaders in Avdiivka for eight months but risk being fully encircled. UK’s Defence Ministry said that the tactical parallels between Bakhmut and Avdiivka are very similar. The Russian army has been trying to conquer Avdiivka since 2014 when fighting broke out between Kyiv and Kremlin-backed separatists. Watch this video to know why Avdiivka is important for Russia's war in Donbas and how Ukraine is defending the city.