Russia Ukraine war, page-204206

Yes, that is the rumour going around on social media - ie. the order to retreat was issued after the Ukrainian troops had abandoned their positions.

In addition, the Ukrainian also left the "coke" plant, North Avdiivka. They dropped all their heavy equipment, left the wounded behind and ran away.

About a thousand who didn't get out in time, surrendered to the Russian forces.

Will the troops turn on their military and political commanders???

The next few days and weeks will be interesting.