Ukraine repels new Russian onslaught on eastern front, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on before awarding members of the State Border Guard Service, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson region, Ukraine October 20, 2023. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday Ukrainian forces had repelled a new Russian onslaught on the eastern town of Avdiivka and were holding their ground in heavy fighting.

Zelenskiy and top military commanders visited the southern region of Kherson, where they discussed the situation there and around Avdiivka and Kupiansk, a town north of Avdiivka where Russian forces have also intensified attacks.