Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the army on their success following the report of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on the capture of Avdeevka. This was announced by the press secretary of Russian leader Dmitry Peskov. RIA News.
“The President congratulated our army on such an important victory,” the Kremlin spokesman said.
Before that Shoigu reported Putin about taking full control of Avdeevka.
On the management of Avdiivka on Saturday, February 17 seen Russia flag.
On the eve of the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky reportedUnits of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will withdraw from Avdiivka due to the encirclement of the garrison of this fortified city.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky approved The withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Avdiivka characterizes this decision as professional and the only correct one.
Previously in Ukraine in the name Withdrawing troops from Avdeevka is a difficult task.