Ukraine - Avdiivka residents seek aid amid shelling (Blame Putin for his covert war): Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera English

Published on 4 Feb 2017

Ukraine has accused pro-Russian forces of resuming heavy artillery attacks on government troops in the town of Avdiivka.

Quick facts

Avdiivka is a city of oblast significance in Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine. The city is located in center of the region just north from the city of Donetsk. Avdiivka is best known for its big Avdiivka Coke Plant.Wikipedia

• Area:
  • 29 km²
• Population:
  • 35,128 (2013)

Residents says they have had no heating since the shelling intensified a few days ago.

Al Jazeera's Charles Stratford reports from Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine.