Ukraine says its forces are holding their ground around Avdiivka
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 01:07 | 13 October 2023
- Modified Date: 01:09 | 13 October 2023
Ukrainian troops are holding their ground near the eastern town of Avdiivka in heavy fighting against Russian forces, the head of the president's office said on Friday.
Andriy Yermak said on the Telegram messaging app that Ukrainian forces were holding their positions "in difficult fighting" despite a large number of Russian reinforcements.
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