Ukrainian General Oleksandr Tarnavsky, the commander of the Tavria operational-strategic group, said on Friday evening that several soldiers were captured by the Russian forces in clashes at the frontline city of Avdiivka.
"Heavy battle continues within the city of Avdiivka. The enemy continues to fire artillery and massive bombardments practically wiping the city from the face of the earth," the commander wrote on his Telegram Channel, affirming that despite the Russian forces outnumbering the Ukrainian military, his country's armed forces continue to resist the Russian advance.
The White House previously warned that Avdiivka in the Donetsk region was at risk of falling under Russian control due to the lack of ammunition on the battlefield.