However, I believe the ability to precisely bombard Russian fortified frontline positions with (225-900)kg bombs from a relatively safe distance will play a role in future Ukrainian counteroffensives.
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Explosions heard in occupied Mariupol
Explosions heard in Mariupol. Eleven explosions were heard in occupied Mariupol on the evening of Feb. 21, Mariupol City Council reported. Preliminary information indicates that Mariupol’s Zhovtnevyi and Kalmiuskyi districts were likely hit, according to the city council.
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Poll: 95% of Ukrainians believe in Kyiv’s victory
According to a survey published by the sociological group Rating on February 21, 63% of Ukrainians believe that defeating Russia would require at least six months.
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US considers missiles and jets for Ukraine
Reuters: US leans toward providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and fighter jets. Momentum in the U.S. is shifting toward sending long-range missiles and fighter jets to Ukraine, Michael McCaul, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said.
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US Sees Momentum for Artillery and Planes to Ukraine, Pilot Training
McCaul said the U.S. has yet to decide “how fast and what weapons” to deliver to Ukraine, reported Reuters. “But I’m seeing increasing momentum towards getting the artillery and planes in,” he said. “And in any event, we can start training the pilots now so they’re ready.”
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Speculations on Ukraine’s GLSDB use
Russian Telegram channels speculate that it may be the first use of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) by the Ukrainian army. The GLSDB has the operational range up to 150 km.
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Explosions reported near occupied areas of Donetsk
There are multiple reports on social media about explosions in rear areas of Donetsk Oblast's Russian-occupied part — in Donetsk, Makiyivka, Ilovaisk, Debaltseve, and Mariupol Many explosions reportedly sounded like air defense activities. Mariupol heard 9–11 explosions.
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Italy pledges Spada and Skyguard air defense systems to Ukraine
Italy to send Ukraine 2 other air defense systems in addition to Mamba. Italy will provide Ukraine with Spada and Skyguard air defense systems beyond the SAMP-T/Mamba, which it earlier pledged to deliver, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Feb. 21.
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Explosions and Russian air defense activity reported across occupied eastern Ukraine
There are reports of explosions and the activity of Russian air defense in many places in the occupied east of Ukraine. According to even Russian propagandists, arrivals were at Donetsk, Makiivka, Khartsizsk, Ilovaisk, Mariupol and other places. pic.twitter.com/NPaXFEcDnq
— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) 21 février 2023There are reports of explosions and the activity of Russian air defense in many places in the occupied east of Ukraine. According to even Russian propagandists, arrivals were at Donetsk, Makiivka, Khartsizsk, Ilovaisk, Mariupol and other places.
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Ukraine seeks peace, but lasting peace requires justice, not occupation.
"Ukraine desires peace more than anyone else. But I must also be clear on this: Once the fighting with an invaded country stops, that is not peace — it’s occupation. Lasting peace requires justice"