Another 2 Villages in the Avdiivka Direction Come Under Russian Armed Forces Control

Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the villages of Severne and Stepove, as announced by Dmitry Likhovoy, a representative of Ukraine's Armed Forces 'Tavria' operational-strategic group, during a nationwide telethon.

RIA Novosti reports that he stated, 'Our units in the Avdiivka direction have retreated from the small villages of Severne and Stepove.'

Earlier on Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of the village of Severne in the Avdiivka region and the destruction of an American Abrams tank there.