'The era of peace in Europe is over' says Ukraine, as Avdiivka falls

Russian forces captured their first city in over nine months, partly a result of failing weapons deliveries from allies

Ukrainian forces near Avdiivka (Courtesy Ukraine Armed Forces)

Russia achieved its first major territorial success in more than nine months in the Ukraine war, capturing the eastern city of Avdiivka last week.

The once-bustling community of 30,000 civilians was gone and it was doubtful whether the local employer, Europe’s biggest coking plant, could be re…