Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces have taken full control of the town of Avdiivka near Donetsk. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
“The territory of 31.75 square kilometers has been liberated from Ukrainian nationalists,” the statement said.
The ministry noted that the captured town was a “powerful defensive hub” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the ministry’s data, the losses of the Ukrainian side amounted to more than 1,500 servicemen in the past 24 hours. However, some scattered units managed to hastily leave Avdiivka, leaving behind weapons and military equipment.
Previously, it was reported that the flag of the Russian Federation appeared over the administration building in Avdiivka.
The newly appointed Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov explained in his social media accounts that the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Avdiivka was due to a lack of certain weapons.
Earlier, the withdrawal of troops from Avdiivka was described as a challenging task in Ukraine.
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Russian Forces Take Control of Avdiivka from Ukrainian Nationalists
In a significant development, Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu has reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces have successfully taken full control of the town of Avdiivka near Donetsk. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that a territory of 31.75 square kilometers has been liberated from Ukrainian nationalists.
The ministry highlighted that Avdiivka was a strategically important defensive hub for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the ministry’s data, the Ukrainian side suffered heavy losses, with over 1,500 servicemen killed within the past 24 hours. However, it is worth noting that some scattered units managed to escape from Avdiivka, abandoning their weapons and military equipment.
It is interesting to note that the administration building in Avdiivka was recently seen with the flag of the Russian Federation, indicating the shift in control.
In response to these developments, the newly appointed Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov took to his social media accounts to explain that the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Avdiivka was due to a shortage of certain weapons. This highlights the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces in the region.
The situation in Avdiivka remains complex, and the withdrawal of troops from the area was undeniably a difficult task. The impact of this takeover by Russian forces on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the broader geopolitical landscape is yet to be fully understood. The international community will undoubtedly be closely monitoring the situation and assessing its implications for regional stability.
