After months of heavy fighting, Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the strategically key town in their country.
Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from Avdiivka, the country's military has announced.Officials ordered the complete withdrawal of forces from the key eastern town just before dawn on Saturday after months of heavy fighting with Russian forces.
'What's Next?With capturing Avdiivka being a key goal for the Kremlin, the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces will likely be touted as a major win by Russia.Mykola Bielieskov, military analyst at the National Institute for Strategic Studies in Ukraine, said: 'Avdiivka is a very important strong point in the Ukrainian system of defense. Taking control of Avdiivka might create an opening for Russia.
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