In Photos: Ukraine's Avdiivka Lays in Ruins After Russian Capture
Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the eastern city of Avdiivka after months of fierce fighting against invading Russian forces.
The city, which had a pre-war population of 30,000, is the latest of several Ukrainian cities to have been largely destroyed during Russia's two-year invasion.
Here are photos of the city following Russia's capture:
The city, which had a pre-war population of 30,000, is the latest of several Ukrainian cities to have been largely destroyed during Russia's two-year invasion.
Here are photos of the city following Russia's capture:

A view from above of Avdiivka.
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A Russian serviceman hangs a Russian flag on an administrative building in Avdiivka.
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The Avdiivka coke plant.
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Russian servicemen following the capture of Avdiivka.
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The Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Avdiivka.
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Russian servicemen demining a road in captured Avdiivka.
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The Avdiivka coke plant.
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A view from above of Avdiivka.
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