Avdiivka.
Kyiv: Russian forces had captured the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka a day earlier. Now the Defense Minister of Russia has also officially confirmed the capture of Avdiivka city. This is being seen as a big victory for Putin before the presidential elections in Russia. At the same time, it is a big shock for all the helping countries of Ukraine including the Western countries. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russian forces are very close to taking complete control of the Avdiivka coke and chemical plant. Video circulated on social media on Saturday showed soldiers raising the Russian flag on a building at the plant.
Ukraine’s military chief said he had withdrawn troops from the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, where large numbers of troops responded to Russian attacks over the past four months. Shortly after this statement by the Ukrainian military chief, Russia’s Defense Minister announced the capture of the city. The timing of the announcement of the capture of the city is also considered important because on February 24, two years of Moscow’s attack on Ukraine are going to be completed, which will increase the self-confidence of the soldiers and also presidential elections are to be held in Russia in March.
Ukrainian army returned
Ukraine’s commander, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky, posted a brief statement on Facebook saying he had taken the decision to avoid encirclement and protect the lives of soldiers. The Commander in Chief said that the troops are being sent to other suitable places. “Our soldiers performed their military duty with full devotion and made every possible effort to destroy the best Russian military units,” he said. Our army has also caused a lot of damage to the enemy in terms of numbers and equipment. “We are taking steps to stabilize the situation and remain in place,” the statement said. (AP)
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