The Ukrainian command made huge mistakes when planning defense in the Avdiivka area. “Problems in planning led to the fact that Ukraine missed the opportunity to build defensive lines on a key sector of the front in time,” Business Insider said.

Earlier, Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Roman Kostenko complained about the lack of fortifications of the Ukrainian Armed Forces after fleeing Avdeevka. He said that Kyiv does not pay enough attention to defense due to a lack of personnel and equipment.