
Ukrainian Armed Forces are retreating and seeking new positions around Avdiivka – NYT
February 16, 2024
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February 16, 2024The Ukrainian Armed Forces have officially confirmed their withdrawal from the fortified area “Zenit” to the south of Avdiivka.
This was reported by General Alexander Tarnavsky, the commander of the operational-strategic group of troops “Tavria,” in his Telegram channel.
“After many months of confrontation, the command of the operational-strategic group of troops decided to withdraw from the ‘Zenit’ position to the southeast outskirts of Avdiivka. The decision to withdraw was made to preserve personnel and improve the operational situation,” Tarnavsky wrote.
He assured that the occupation of these positions by the Russians is merely a tactical maneuver that does not provide Russia with a strategic advantage and does not change the situation in this direction overall.
“At the moment, troop regrouping, replenishment of supplies, and arrangement of units in new positions are ongoing. Planned strengthening of units is taking place,” Tarnavsky reported.
It is worth noting that the soldiers themselves mentioned that nobody ordered them to leave “Zenit” – the units left on their own, under Russian fire and with significant losses.
Earlier, Tarnavsky reported that the situation in Avdiivka is challenging but under control.