Russian troops destroyed an infantry fighting vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) during an attempt to retreat from Avdiivka. A video about the withdrawal of the Ukrainian army was published by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The images show damaged Ukrainian vehicles on the side of the road. Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine run in a long line through the village.
Before reportedDuring the liberation of Avdiivka from soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on February 17, Russian troops advanced to a depth of 8.6 km. According to the ministry, the total area of the region captured by the Central group troops reaches 31.75 square meters. km. As a result of the clashes, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost approximately 1,500 military personnel.
Later, the Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered significant losses while retreating from the village of Avdiivka. reported also the French TV channel LCI. The broadcast also announced the withdrawal of soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It was noted that military personnel criticized the command for giving the withdrawal order late.
Previously in Germany statedThe defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Avdiivka is connected with the conflict between the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny and Ukrainian President Zelensky.