Ukraine war: Nothing but rubble in shattered ghost town Avdiivka (BBC)

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After months of fierce fighting, small groups of Russian troops have reached the heavily damaged eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka and are trying to gain a foothold there.

The small number of civilians left have been fleeing the town in greater numbers under relentless fire, and as Ukrainian forces try to repel the attacks.

Avdiivka is a gateway to the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk. It has been effectively on the front line since 2014 when the conflict in eastern Ukraine started.

All attempts by Russian troops to advance there have failed. Until now.

Residents who have fled and volunteers who try to evacuate others from Avdiivka told the BBC that Russian troops had recently seized several streets in the southern part of the town.

One volunteer, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed they were first seen in the outskirts on 19 January.

"Some people managed to get out from those areas but it was two days ago," he said. "Now, no-one is coming out. We are only getting information that there are bodies on the streets but it's too dangerous to go there.

More : Official source: www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68086568
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