World Apr 28 Ukraine’s army chief reports tactical retreat in the east as Russian forces attack front line By Susie Blann, Associated Press
World Feb 17 Russia claims control of Avdiivka after outnumbered Ukrainian defenders withdrew Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months, a development that Moscow could use to boost morale as the second anniversary of its full-scale invasion of… By Illia Novikov, Barry Hatton, Associated Press
World Feb 16 Ukraine to withdraw from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for 4 months In a short statement posted on Facebook early Saturday, Oleksandr Syrskyi said he had made the decision to avoid encirclement and "preserve the lives and health of servicemen."… By Illia Novikov, Barry Hatton, Associated Press