In Kiev, rusted Russian tanks continue to stand in the middle of the street. Also on the day when the residents of the capital learned that the Ukrainian soldiers had to withdraw from Avdiivka in the east of the country.
A Donbass journalist says: “This month’s events are, of course, frustrating. But the first thing we should think about is our military. The main thing is to save their lives.”
19-year-old Elizaveta is a student from Kryvyi Rih. She says: “The withdrawal from Avdiivka was very necessary and understandable. But as we withdraw, the Russians are advancing and gaining territory. In my opinion, we should hold the lines from this point on.”
A wall with many photos commemorates the fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
On Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the troop withdrawal was “a correct decision” and stressed that saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers was a priority. Russia has achieved little, because Russian troops have attacked Avdiivka “with all their might” since October and lost thousands of soldiers – “that is what Russia has achieved. It is a weakening of their army,” said the head of state.
2024-02-17 20:33:29
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