Ukrainian army retreats from positions near another village - UPDATED

The Russian army took control of another village in the direction of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, the Russian Ministry of Defense said, Report informs.

The captured village of Sieverne is located in the Yasynuvata district of the Donetsk region.

The Ukrainian army retreated from its positions near the village of Orlovka, located in the Yasynuvata district of the Donetsk region, due to intensive strikes by the Russian Armed Forces, Report informs, citing TASS.

This village is the second line of defense in the city of Donetsk after Avdiivka.