In Photos: Ukraine Evacuates Avdiivka as Russian Offensive Escalates
Ukrainian forces are evacuating civilians from the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, where Russian forces have stepped up their attacks in recent weeks.
Despite the intensifying offensive, Moscow has failed to make any significant advances.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his troops were facing "heavy, tough battles" around Avdiivka, but were "holding their positions."
Ukraine's national police force has published footage of the evacuation efforts:
Despite the intensifying offensive, Moscow has failed to make any significant advances.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his troops were facing "heavy, tough battles" around Avdiivka, but were "holding their positions."
Ukraine's national police force has published footage of the evacuation efforts:
Elderly people stand in front of an apartment block with blown-out windows.
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An apartment block damaged by shelling.
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A local civilian and his dog are evacuated from Avdiivka.
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An apartment block damaged by shelling.
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A dog stands in the ruins of a building.
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An apartment block damaged by shelling.
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A church in Avdiivka damaged by shelling.
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A Ukrainian police officer escorts a civilian.
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An apartment block damaged by shelling.
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A Ukrainian police officer walks through wreckage.
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A view of Avdiivka.
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