Russian forces are attempting to exploit tactical opportunities that have arisen after the capture of Avdiivka and are maintaining a relatively rapid pace of offensive operations before Ukrainian forces establish more cohesive and challenging defensive lines in the area, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). It is noted that Russian forces temporarily reduced the pace of their operations during the clearing of Avdiivka after its capture on February 17, but resumed relatively high rates of advance to the west and northwest of the city. Dmytro Lykhovyi, a spokesperson for Ukrain…