Ukrainian forces retreated approximately 5km from Avdiivka to new defensive lines on high ground, ending the battle for the city.

Ukrainian forces retreated approximately 5km from Avdiivka to new defensive lines on high ground, ending the battle for the city.

Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the withdrawal of Ukrainian units from Avdiivka to avoid encirclement and preserve lives

Oleksandr Tarnavskyi confirmed troops left Avdiivka to pre-prepared positions following an order

The defenders of Avdiivka had left the city to pre-prepared positions.

Ukraine's withdrawal from the city of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast on Feb. 17 demonstrated the need for more artillery shells, as well as air defense systems, long-range weapons, and fortifications.

The town of Avdiivka fell to Russian troops last week after months of battle.

Russians finally occupied Avdiivka on February 17 of this year

A decision was made to withdraw from the Zenit position on the southeastern outskirts of Avdiivka.