February 21st 2024.
On February 19, 2024, Ukrainian soldiers from the 3rd Assault Brigade were spotted in Avdiivka, a city in Donetsk Oblast. This sighting came just days after a shocking event that shook the military community. A well-known Russian military blogger, Andrei 'Murz' Morozov, was found dead in what was reported to be a suicide. This news came shortly after Morozov had disclosed the immense losses suffered by Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Avdiivka.
Morozov, a pro-war correspondent, had revealed that a staggering 16,000 soldiers had been killed in the battle for Avdiivka. This once-thriving city had now been reduced to a wasteland of rubble. The news of Morozov's death, first reported by Z-channels 'Phantom of Novorossiya' and 'Soldatskaya Pravda', sparked a wave of questions and speculation. According to lawyer Maxim Pashkov, who had spoken to Morozov the night before his death, the blogger had taken his own life.
Morozov was known as the author of the popular Telegram channel 'They Write to Us from Ioannina', which had a whopping 100,000 subscribers. He was also a soldier in the Russian army. In his final posts, he had hinted at his plans to take his own life and had asked his readers not to mourn his death.
In the midst of this tragedy, a Ukrainian soldier was brought to the evacuation point with severe wounds, a reminder of the ongoing battle in Avdiivka. The devastation of the city was evident as a woman walked past destroyed apartment blocks, a result of a Russian missile strike in the nearby town of Selydove. Meanwhile, volunteers from the East SOS non-governmental organization were helping people board an evacuation train in Pokrovsk, a city in Ukraine.
In his suicide note, Morozov had mentioned political persecution and revealed that he had been forced to delete a video from his channel that showed the losses suffered by Russian forces in Donetsk. Just days before his death, Morozov had faced criticism from Russian propagandists for disclosing the truth about the casualties in Avdiivka. This battle had been hailed as Putin's biggest victory since the capture of Bakhmut in 2023, thanks in part to the ruthless Wagner mercenaries.
While Russia may have claimed control of the strategic city, it had come at a great cost. Morozov's report of 16,000 Russian soldiers killed in Avdiivka was confirmed by Ukrainian official Dmytro Lykhovii, who also stated that approximately 300 armored vehicles had been destroyed. This number was higher than the casualties suffered by the Soviet Union during their 10-year war in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, Metro was providing updates on the situation in Avdiivka. They also offered support to those who may be struggling with the news of Morozov's death. For emotional support, one could reach out to the Samaritans, an organization that provides 24-hour helpline services, email support, and in-person visits. As the city of Avdiivka now fell under Russian control, Putin praised his troops for their victory, but the cost of this battle was undeniable. The footage released by Russia's defense ministry showed the devastation of almost every house in Avdiivka.
Ukraine had claimed that they were withdrawing their soldiers to evacuate them from being surrounded by Russian forces after months of intense fighting. However, Putin saw this as a significant victory and congratulated his troops. As the situation in Avdiivka continued to unfold, Metro urged its followers to join their community on Whatsapp for breaking news and juicy stories.
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