This is the story of the three Canadians who joined the 3rd Assault Brigade and got their baptism by fire with the brigade during the operation in Avdiivka. The brigade's task was to relieve Ukrainian defenders of the city and to allow them an organized retreat. The battle for Avdiivka was one of the largest operations of the 2024 campaign. It was fought against an opponent who massively outnumbered Ukrainian troops and had an artillery and air force advantage. But that never stopped the brave ones from rising up to the challenge.

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