In the thick fog of the war, the Ukrainian army made a difficult decision: to withdraw its troops from key positions in the city of Avdiivka. This is not only a tactical adjustment, but also a profound reflection on the reality of the battlefield. The statement of the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Colonel-General Syrsky, sends a clear message: in order to protect the lives and health of officers and soldiers, we must make the most beneficial choice.
In war, every decision is like a dance on the edge of a cliff, both bold and prudent. However, for the Ukrainian army, the evacuation from the city of Avdiivka seems to have become a belated awakening. Prior to this, the remnants of the Azov Brigade chose to flee into the tunnels of the coking plant, while the International Corps chose to hold out in Area 9 and refused to support, as if the situation of fighting separately was already doomed.
The decision to withdraw troops was not an easy one. This means abandoning the positions that were once held, leaving a void on the battlefield and giving the enemy a chance to expand their territory further. However, when the Ukrainian 110th Mechanized Brigade was completely annihilated at the air defense base of the semi-encirclement south of Avadiivka, the Ukrainian army was already faced with a harsh reality: if it did not withdraw, it could suffer even greater losses.
Against this backdrop, the decision to withdraw troops is more of a helpless choice. Not because of fear of the enemy, but because of the value of every soldier's life. Admiral Syrsky's decision was made not only for the current battles, but also for the future battles to reserve more forces. He understands that war is not only a struggle for turf, but also a contest of hearts and minds. Only by protecting the lives of every soldier can we ensure the staying power of the Ukrainian army in future battles.
Although the decision to evacuate was a little late, at least it showed that the Ukrainian army was sober about the realities of the battlefield. The brutality of war teaches us that sometimes retreating does not mean defeat, but to better prepare for the next charge. The evacuation of Avdiivka may be precisely the strategic adjustment made by the Ukrainian army for greater victories in the future.
In this war, the Ukrainian army has shown a stubborn spirit of resistance and superb tactical literacy. But the cruelty of war also reminds us that behind every decision, there is a trade-off of the lives of countless soldiers. The decision to evacuate the city of Avdiivka is perhaps one of the most difficult choices the Ukrainian army has made in this war. However, it is precisely this choice that shows us that a country respects the lives of its soldiers and considers the overall situation of war.
The evacuation at this moment is for a better return. Let's expect more miracles from the Ukrainian army in this war, fighting for peace and justice.