Ukrainian minister of defense said: Our lessons learned regarding Avdlivka. Modern air defense systems are needed so that the enemy cannot use guided bombs. Long-range weapons are needed to destroy enemy formations. Artillery shells are required. 3/
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Ukrainian Forces withdraw from Avdiivka; reactions mixed
Ukrainian Armed Forces are withdrawing from Avdiivka and moving to defense on more favorable lines, – Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrsky
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 17 février 2024
The reactions in Ukraine vary, from the anger at allies to regret that we didn’t withdraw earlier to save soldiers’ lives 1/ pic.twitter.com/bemlBBQUubUkrainian Armed Forces are withdrawing from Avdiivka and moving to defense on more favorable lines, – Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrsky The reactions in Ukraine vary, from the anger at allies to regret that we didn’t withdraw earlier to save soldiers’ lives 1/
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Anger over lack of munitions support in long-anticipated withdrawal
While this is a long-anticipated withdrawal, many are voicing their anger at lack of sufficient munitions support from the West The Ukrainian officials are much more diplomatic. They mostly talk about lessons learned and what was missing without blaming anyone for that 2/
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UK and allies to supply Ukraine with AI-powered drone swarms
Great Britain and allies plan to arm Ukraine with new "Swarms of drones" with the support of artificial intelligence, – Bloomberg. Britain is working with countries including the US to provide Ukraine with thousands of new artificial intelligence-enabled drones that could
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US transfers $500k seized Russian assets to Estonia for Ukraine
The United States will transfer almost $500,000 of confiscated Russian assets to Estonia in favor of Ukraine, the US Department of Justice reported. The funds were confiscated as part of a case of an illegal procurement network.
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Ukraine downs 3 Russian warplanes including Su-34 and Su-35
Air Force commander: Ukraine downs 3 Russian warplanes. Ukraine's military shot down two Russian Su-34 fighter jets and another Russian Su-35 combat aircraft on Feb. 17, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
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Azov Brigade eliminates Russian battalion commander near Kreminna
12-та бригада спеціального призначення «#Азов» НГУ ліквідувала російського комбата у лісах під Кремінною.
— НГУ (@ng_ukraine) 17 février 2024
Радіоперехоплення окупантів засвідчили смерть російського командира, тіло якого намагаються евакуювати у Кремінну. pic.twitter.com/UVzpdscNuC12-та бригада спеціального призначення «#Азов» НГУ ліквідувала російського комбата у лісах під Кремінною. Радіоперехоплення окупантів засвідчили смерть російського командира, тіло якого намагаються евакуювати у Кремінну.
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EBRD, Italy loan €200M for Ukraine hydro power plant restoration
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Italian government have announced a €200 million loan to Ukraine to restore and modernize hydroelectric power plants, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
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Czech Republic secures 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, seeks partner funding
The Czech Republic has found sources for 300,000 122-mm shells and 500,000 155-mm shells, which can be delivered to Ukraine within weeks, and the Czech Republic wants to ask for funding from partners such as the USA, Germany, etc., says the President of the Czech
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Kh-59 missile intercepted in Kryvuy Rig area
Russian Kh-59 missile intercepted in the Kryvuy Rig area.