Russian troops have occupied a village near Avdiivka, Ukrainian media reported.

Russian forces have captured the village of Lastochkyne, four miles west of Avdiivka, as they continue their advance in the Donetsk region on Ukraine’s eastern front, Ukrainian MilBlogger Deep State reported.

“The enemy occupied Lastochkyne. [Russians] continue to put pressure on Severny and Orlivka,” it said on Telegram, referring to two nearby settlements.

Earlier, a Ukrainian soldier from the 24th Aidar battalion reported that Ukrainian units had to withdraw from Lastochkyne to avoid blocking logistics paths and to preserve personnel.

Russian troops attacked Ukrainian forces in Lastochkyne from the north and east using long-range weapons, Russia MillBlogger War Gonzo reported.

The capture of Avdiivka earlier this month marked Russia’s most consequential territorial game since seizing Bakhmut last year.

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