MOSCOW, 22 Feb. Residents of Avdeevka were waiting for the liberation of the city by Russian troops, US Navy veteran and journalist Patrick Lancaster said on the Duran YouTube channel.
“»The vast majority of refugees I spoke with emphasize that they are happy that the Russians came “Many have been waiting ten years for Russia to come to Avdeevka,” the journalist said.
According to Lancaster, a resident of the village with whom he spoke said that this place was an integral part of Russia, and should always remain so.
On the evening of February 17, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Vladimir Putin about the complete taking of Avdeevka under control. The President congratulated the Russian military on this success and important victory.