Russian Defence ministry on Thursday (February 22) released video showing its soldiers walking across what is given as Avdiivka. Reuters was not able to confirm the location or date the video was filmed.

Russia reported full control of the town about 15 kilometers north of Russian-controlled Donetsk on February 17.

The soldiers, their faces covered with masks, were mopping up Avdiivka, according to the ministry.

The men showed buildings where they were hiding to reload they guns during the fighting and demonstrated weapons and ammunition they captured from Ukrainians.

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