Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announces withdrawal from eastern Audiivka. Russian military, aiming to take control of the entire region, has been sending in large numbers of troops since October last year, willing to sacrifice soldiers.
The Russian side points out that there is a possibility that the Ukrainian military will launch a violent attack in response to the withdrawal of the Ukranian military. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a speech last month that one of the most important areas where fighting is currently going on is Audi Ivka.