Capture of Avdivka is a big win for Russia: Putin

 Russian President Vladimir Putin described the capture of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka as a "significant victory" for Russia.

He also praised the Russian army. In a report on Sunday (February 18), Russian news media The Moscow Times reported this information. On Saturday, Ukraine announced the withdrawal of troops from the city, according to reports. And then Putin made such a comment. However, Russia has said that several Ukrainian troops still remain in the region

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state news agencies that "the president congratulated our fighters on such an important victory". Earlier, Russian forces occupied Bakhmut since May last year. Then they got control of Abdivka. Meanwhile, February 24 will mark the second year of Russia's military operation in Ukraine. Many analysts believe that capturing this important city at such a time is a big victory for Russia.