Ukraine says preparing 'new positions' around Avdiivka
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- AFP
- Published Date: 10:07 | 16 February 2024
- Modified Date: 10:07 | 16 February 2024
Ukraine said Friday its forces were readying new defensive positions around the embattled eastern city of Avdiivka, signalling a possible drawdown of forces facing waves of Russian attacks.
"New positions have been prepared and powerful fortifications continue to be prepared, taking into account all possible scenarios," said Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, a senior Ukrainian commander responsible for forces in the east of the country.
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