Russia says it has ‘full control’ of Avdiivka

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Russia's defence ministry said it was in "full control" of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka after Kyiv's hasty withdrawal.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said: "The troops have taken full control. Avdiivka in the Donetsk People's Republic, which was a powerful defensive center for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. "