ConflictsUkraineRussia claims to have full control of AvdiivkaTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoConflictsUkraineAlex Footman02/18/2024February 18, 2024Russia says its troops have taken full control of Avdiivka. Ukraine held the eastern Ukrainian town for years, but a relentless Russian onslaught left commanders no choice but to retreat to avoid encirclement. https://p.dw.com/p/4cXqcAdvertisement