Members of the 114th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces compare their commander, known as ‘White’, to an orchestra conductor. Minute by minute, callsign ‘White’ orchestrates and synchronises the efforts of reconnaissance teams, artillery units, drone operators, and shock troops. How did they prepare for one of the most pivotal stages in liberating Avdeevka? What challenges do the brigade’s fighters face in their daily tasks?
To uncover these insights, military documentary filmmaker Klim Poplavsky ventured to the frontlines. He captured the intricate planning of the operation to secure the approaches to the stronghold from which the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been indiscriminately shelling Donetsk since 2014. What happens in the critical hours and minutes before the onset of this high-risk mission?
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'White's' Orchestra. Part 1
