The spokesman for the Yug group’s press center, Ivan Bigma, reported that during reconnaissance near the Avdiivka settlement Ukrainian forces identified and eliminated a concealed infantry fighting vehicle. The information was broadcast by Star Channel. It was stated that the Ukrainian BMP had reached a firing position prior to its destruction.
Bigma explained that the combat vehicle was taken out by artillery from the Southern Military District, using the 152 mm Msta-B howitzer battery. He further noted that as active operations continued in the Donetsk direction, near the village of Maryinka, Ukrainian offensive units from the Southern Military District neutralized an infantry group that opposed the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
No additional details regarding the developments in the special operations zone were provided at that time.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to launch a special military operation in Ukraine, in response to requests for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR. That decision served as a basis for new sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.
The online broadcast originated from socialbites.ca at that time, providing ongoing coverage of the situation as events unfolded.