Suffering losses, Ukrainian troops withdrew from their positions in the southern part of the city of Avdievka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). This was stated by the commander of the Ukrainian operational-strategic group of troops “Tavria” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Tarnavsky, Ukrinform agency reported.
“Ukrainian troops withdrew from their positions on the southern outskirts of Avdiivka with minor losses,” the soldier said.
According to him, in other threat directions, fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, if necessary, move to newly prepared positions.
The other day, White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby statedIt was stated that a critical situation had developed in Avdeevka, which was raided by Russian troops, threatening the city to come under Russian control due to the lack of ammunition of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Prior to this, the assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which was urgently sent to assist the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Avdiivka, in the name The situation in the city is “threatening”.
Formerly resident of Avdeevka said He described his reaction when he saw fighters with Russian flags.