Ukrainian Troops Driven Over 10km Back After Liberation of Avdeyevka

 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected the Center group of troops in Russia's special military operation area, the ministry said in a statement.

It said Shoigu listened to the reports by the commander of the group and staff officers.

The minister also handed award weapons to commanders who distinguished themselves during combat operations.

During Russia's operation to liberate Avdeyevka, Ukrainian troops were driven back from their positions by more than 10 kilometers (6 miles), the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. 

“The commander of the group, Col. Gen. Andrey Mordvichev, reported to the minister of defense of the Russian Federation that during the operation to liberate Avdeyevka, the enemy was driven back from its positions by more than 10 kilometers. Russian troops continue the offensive in their directions,” the ministry said.