The Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from the Stepove and Severne villages near Avdiivka, Dmytro Lykhovii, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Tavria Group, said on national television on Feb. 27. The two villages are located north of Lastochkyne, which was occupied by Russian troops on Feb. 26.
Ukraine's military shot down another Russian Su-34 fighter jet, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Feb. 21. This is the seventh Russian military plane destroyed by Ukraine over the past week, according to the Air Force.
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