Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba lit a cigar during a Ukrainian telethon broadcast against the background of the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) from Avdiivka. This was reported by the Ukrainian publication “Strana”.
It was recorded that Kuleba answered a question about the upcoming meetings of the Kiev delegation, and then lit a cigarette, thinking that there was an interruption in the broadcast. The diplomat’s broadcast connection was subsequently cut off.
On the morning of February 17, 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.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov explained Withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Avdeevka due to lack of weapons.
reportedLeaving the city was a difficult task, said the leadership of the third assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which was sent to Avdiivka with the aim of holding the city.
Before recognizedThe flag of the Russian Federation is visible above the Avdeevka administration.
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