Ukraine withdraws combat troops from Avdiivka

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Ukraine withdraws combat troops from Avdiivka

Ukraine said it was pulling troops out of parts of the eastern city of Avdiivka to better positions after months of heavy fighting, with reserve fighters from a crack brigade joining the battle. Russia is trying to encircle and capture Avdiivka after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Kiev's foothold in the city looks increasingly shaky, with supply lines threatened. Capturing Avdiivka is key to Russia's goal of securing full control of the…