The confirmation came after media reports that relatives identified the dead bodies of three soldiers of the brigade. They were left behind heavily wounded, while the rest of the forces retreated from the strongpoint, according to the reports.
Key developments on Feb. 19: Military: Russian troops killed wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka after promising to evacuate them Commander: Some units of 3rd Assault Brigade were 'completely surrounded' in Avdiivka but managed to escape NBC: Biden administration considering supplying Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles Air Force: Ukraine shoots down 2 Russian fighter jets Media: Ukraine may receive first F-16 jets in June The Russian military pledged to evacuate wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the Zenit strongpoint in the town of Avdiivka and provide them with assistance but instead shot dead five of the soldiers, Ukraine's 110th Brigade said on Feb. 19.
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers who were surrounded in the Zenit defence position were shot by the Russians despite a promise to evacuate them, the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Marko Bezruchko, which had been defending Avdiivka, has reported.
Amid the abrupt withdrawal from Avdiivka, reports have emerged of several injured Ukrainian soldiers who failed to escape – and were later killed as Russian troops reached their position.
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