Ukraine withdraws from Avdivka in the face of Russian siege. "We are taking measures to stabilize the situation and maintain our positions.
The life of military personnel is the highest value. We will return to Av divka," the head of the Army promised. Av Divka is the most significant advance for Russia since the conquest of Bakhmut in May 2023, after months of fierce fighting that left thousands dead. Despite being largely destroyed, some 900 civilians remain there, according to local authorities.