Russia’s Defense Ministry says its troops are in full control of the Avdiivka coke plant, marking the biggest battlefield gain in nine months following one of the most intense battles of the war. DW has the latest.
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the city to save troops from being fully surrounded
Russia’s forces have taken full control of the Soviet-era coke plant in the battered Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Monday.
The fall of the eastern city marks Moscow’s biggest gain since it captured the city of Bakhmut in May 2023. It also comes almost two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss military support for Ukraine and new sanctions against Moscow.
Here’s a look at the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine on Monday, February 19:
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