Ukrainian soldiers expect more assaults after Russian forces capture eastern town


  • World
  • Thursday, 22 Feb 2024

A Russian military vehicle drives past residential buildings damaged in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in the town of Avdiivka in the Donetsk Region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, in this image taken from video released February 20, 2024. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

NEAR AVDIIVKA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian soldiers dug in around new positions outside of Avdiivka say Russian forces who captured the eastern Ukrainian town last week are pressing on toward nearby towns and villages.

"It doesn't end with them taking Avdiivka. They continue assaulting (our positions)," said Andriy, a Ukrainian drone pilot of the 47th Mechanised Brigade, sitting quietly in a darkened area.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Australian boy in critical condition after Sydney Harbour shark attack
Vietnam's Communist Party begins week-long congress to choose leader
UK populist Reform party attracts latest Conservative defector
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" tops North American box office for 5th consecutive weekend
1st LD Writethru: At least two confirmed dead after trains derail in S. Spain
1st LD Writethru: EU ready to defend itself against any coercion: European Council President
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, police sources say 21 people killed
Urgent: EU ready to defend itself against any coercion: European Council President
Flash: At least two people were killed after two high-speed trains derailed in S. Spain: media
1st LD Writethru: EU considering hitting U.S. with 93 bln euro worth of tariffs: media

Others Also Read