Image of Avdeevka after coming under Russian control
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 22:33 PM (GMT+7)
On February 17, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to President Putin that Avdeyevka was completely under the control of the Russian military.
Soldiers from engineering units from Russia's Tsentr combat group began clearing streets and buildings of mines in Avdeevka.
According to the Ministry of Defense, Russian armed forces have controlled an area of more than 31 square kilometers.
Avdeevka is a strong defense node of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Battles for this city have been going on since Russia began its special operation.
Russia's control of Avdeevka helps push the frontline away from Donetsk, which is regularly shelled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine lost more than 15,000 troops in battles to capture the settlement.
The Ukrainian army hastily left Avdeevka, leaving behind weapons and military equipment.
Russian soldiers found Western weapons at the location of a Ukrainian Armed Forces unit in Avdeevka.
Russian forces continue to search the city.
Russian forces continue operations to further control the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
Russian military equipment in Avdeevka, DPR.
Damaged equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Avdeevka.
The Russian Defense Ministry said Ukrainian forces had left Avdeevka.
View of damaged houses in Avdeevka.
View of a damaged church in Avdeevka.
A high-rise building on fire in Avdeevka.
PV (According to GDTĐ)
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