According to a report, Ukraine say its troops have withdrawn from the eastern frontline city of Avdiivka. Reportedly, according to Ukraine the decision was taken to avoid encirclement and in order to save soldiers’ lives. According to the report, the president of Ukraine blamed faltering western weapons supplies, Ukraine have been experiencing shortages in ammunition.
Reportedly, the advancement is Russia’s greatest since May 2023 when they took Bakhmut. According to the report, almost all of Avdiivka’s 30,000 population have left and the city is almost completely destroyed. Reportedly, according to the ukrainian military, despite the withrawal Ukraine have inflicted significant losses on Russia in terms of manpower and equipment. According to the report, earlier this week the u.s. approved a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine.