Russian assault groups try to pave way for street fighting in Avdiivka 

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"Artillery duels are taking place in the area of Avdiivka. The enemy is shelling our positions and we are responding. The positional struggle for better positions continues. Artillery and mortar groups are working on both sides. Enemy assault groups are operating in the area of Avdiivka, trying to pave the way for street fighting," explained Morozov. 

According to the soldier, Russian troops are trying to enter Avdiivka's private sector in small groups.

"The enemy is trying to advance from Kamianka. Their tactics are clear, they are exchanging the lives of their soldiers for meters of land. Russians are trying to enter Avdiivka's private sector in small groups. Ukrainian defense forces are destroying the enemy and taking them prisoner. Now the enemy is regrouping and trying to advance from the old part of Avdiivka," added Morozov.

• On April 30, the head of Avdiivka city military administration Vitaliy Barabash reported that 1,782 people, including one child, remain in the city.

• According to the latest information, as of the morning of May 1, residential buildings and industrial facilities were damaged as a result of hostile shelling of Donetsk region communities over the past day. Three people were injured.