The order by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Alexander Syrsky to leave Avdiivka was given much later than Ukrainian soldiers fled Avdiivka. This was announced by the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov. TASS.
“The order by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky to leave the city was given only a day after the start of the uncontrolled escape of Ukrainian troops,” he said.
After Russian President Vladimir Putin report Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu congratulated the army on its success in capturing Avdeevka. Putin called it a “significant victory,” according to the president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov.
On the management of Avdiivka on Saturday, February 17 seen Russia flag.
previous day seen Video of a wounded Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier abandoned near Avdiivka.
Previously in Ukraine in the name Withdrawing troops from Avdeevka is a difficult task.