Russia captures Stepove village near Avdiivka - ministry
According to a statement from the Russian Defence Ministry on Monday, Russian forces have taken control of Stepove, a Ukrainian village located approximately 11 km (7 miles) northwest of Avdiivka.
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- Published Date: 03:51 | 28 February 2024
- Modified Date: 03:51 | 28 February 2024
Russian troops have captured the Ukrainian village of Stepove, about 11 km (7 miles) northwest of Avdiivka, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday.
The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it had withdrawn troops from Stepove and Sieverne, two villages that had a total pre-war population of fewer than 100 people.
Russia captured the town of Avdiivka earlier this month, its first major gain since taking Bakhmut last May.