Shoigu: The Russian military continues its offensive in the Northern Military District zone

Photo: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

The head of the Russian Ministry of Defense Sergei Shoigu said that Russian troops continue to advance after the capture of Avdeevka. Soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces do not allow Ukrainian soldiers to gain a foothold on the new line.

According to him, the Russian military did not allow Ukrainian forces to stay for a long time at the Petrovskoye — Lastochkino — Severnoe line. They continue to push the enemy in a western direction.

Shoigu noted that the soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces are showing their courage, bravery and heroism. They successfully complete their tasks at the front.