This information was provided by the 110th Mechanized Brigade named after Ensign General Marek Bezruska on Monday evening. Its soldiers defended Avdiivka until the last moments, when it was eventually captured by the Russians.
Soldiers were constantly bombarded by air forces and fired upon by artillery and drones. Completely surrounded, the Ukrainians finally contacted the coordination center and the bodies negotiating with the Russians. Evacuation of seriously injured soldiers is guaranteed as per international rules of war.
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– In a video recording released by the enemy from a captured Zenit position, relatives were identified Heorija Pavlov, Andriy Dubnitsky and Ivan Zydnik were killed. According to our information, the enemy also shot Oleksandr Jinchuk and Mykola Savosik. Information about the sixth soldier is yet to be confirmed, he is most likely from the attached unit – it added.
The Donetsk regional prosecutor's office said it had already opened an investigation into the case. Investigators will look into whether any laws of war were violated.
Ukrainian forces withdrew from Avdiivka on Saturday, February 17. They defended the cities for a total of 10 years.