Ukrainian troops withdraw from Avdeiika – Syrskyi

Ukrainian troops withdraw from Avdeiika – Syrskyi

The Armed Forces of Ukraine leave Avdiivka and go on the defensive on more advantageous lines,” Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi.

Based on the operational situation that has developed around Avdiivka, in order to avoid encirclement and preserve the life and health of military personnel, I decided to withdraw our units from the city.

Brigadier General Tarnavskyi:

“According to the received order, we left Avdiivka to previously prepared positions.

In a situation where the enemy is advancing over the corpses of his own soldiers with a ten to one advantage in shells, under constant bombardment, this is the only correct decision.

Encirclement was not allowed, personnel were withdrawn, our soldiers took up defensive positions at certain lines."