Ukrainian troops will have to retreat west of Avdiivka one way or another for fear of further losses. A British newspaper reports this Guardian referring to an unnamed Ukrainian soldier.
The publication is quoted as saying: “Most likely we will lose it (Avdiivka – editor’s note) and the only other option is to waste the lives of tens of thousands of Ukrainians to keep it a little longer, and then who will replace these people?” One of the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
As the newspaper noted, some Ukrainian soldiers blame Syrsky, the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, for the losses in Bakhmut and express concern that the same thing could happen in Avdiivka.
The publication itself admits that Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from “some positions” in Avdiivka. According to the newspaper, it is “only a matter of time” for the Russian Armed Forces to arrive in Avdeevka.
Before that, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky refused to answer When asked about what was happening in Avdiivka at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Zelensky emphasized that he ordered the country’s military leadership to take care of personnel and prevent losses.
Formerly Armed Forces of Ukraine stated About the withdrawal from the fortified area near Avdeevka.