The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) consolidated their positions in new defense lines after withdrawing from the destroyed positions in Avdiivka. This was announced on the Telegram channel by the commander of the operational-strategic group of troops “Tavria” Alexander Tarnavsky.
He announced that the new positions of the Ukrainian army in the direction of Avdiivka are located in the residential areas of Novobakhmutovka, Lastochkino and Pervomaiskoe. According to Tarnavsky, 26 air strikes were carried out on Tavriya positions and more than 800 artillery strikes were also recorded.
Before that Tarnavsky statedPart of the army of the Armed Forces of Ukraine surrendered while retreating from Avdiivka.
The other day, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky approved Withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Avdeevka. He thought this decision was professional and the only correct one. According to him, Russia lost more people during the attack, but the Ukrainians did not survive because their weapons were better.
Previously retired LPR lieutenant colonel stated To the emergence of panic in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.