Russian defence minister visits forces in Ukraine on offensive anniversary: army

Russian Defence Minster Sergei Shoigu visited Moscow’s forces in occupied Ukraine, the Russian army said on the anniversary of the start of the Kremlin’s offensive on Saturday.

“Today, in terms of the ratio of forces, the advantage is on our side,” he told troops at a command centre. The army’s statement said Shoigu was briefed that Russian forces were on the offensive after taking the industrial hub of Avdiivka. (BSS/AFP)