Putin says Russia should push further after chaotic fall of Avdiivka

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russian troops should develop their success on the battlefield in Ukraine after the fall of Avdiivka where he said Ukrainian troops were forced to flee in chaos.

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the Russian offensive was continuing and troops were moving westwards.

Shoigu said Russian forces had taken control of the village of Krynky in Kherson region. (Editing by Guy Faulconbridge)