Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia to hold presidential election in annexed Ukrainian regions; new Russian offensive on Avdiivka
by Yohannes Lowe (now); Sammy Gecsoyler (earlier) from World news | The Guardian on (#6H1XA)
Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday he will run for president in March 2024 election; Ukrainian military says 610 military shellings on town in past day
Russian forces have unleashed a major offensive on Avdiivka, with 610 artillery shellings reported near the eastern Ukrainian town over the past day, according to the Ukrainian military.
The enemy launched yesterday massive assault actions with the support of armoured vehicles in Avdiivka and Mariinka directions," a military spokesperson, Oleksandr Stupun, told Ukrainian TV.
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