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Ukrainian forces withdrew from Avdiivka, Donetsk region after more than four months of defense against Russian forces.

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Withdrawal from Avdiivka after more than four months of heroic defense

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukraine lost the key front-line city of Avdiivka in February amid a severe ammunition shortage

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Extracted: 2026-02-26T14:33:04.258Z

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