16 February 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
United States
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
Combat Operations
- Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka Press TV 16 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka which has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.
- Ukrainian General Confirms Partial Withdrawal From 'Operationally Significant' City of Avdeyevka Sputnik 16 Feb 2024 -- Situated in the heart of the Donetsk People's Republic, the industrial city of Avdeyevka became the site of intense battles between Donbass militias and the Ukrainian military in 2014, with fighting escalating dramatically last fall after Russia began a push to liberate the heavily fortified urban area.
- US Official: Russia Suffers Staggering Losses Despite Ukraine's Supply Shortages VOA 16 Feb 2024 -- A senior U.S. defense official Friday revealed staggering Russian losses from Moscow's brutal war in Ukraine, citing 315,000 Russians killed or wounded, at least 20 Russian navy vessels sunk, and up to $211 billion in direct financial costs to supply and sustain its military operations.
Ukraine
- On Tour For 'New Security Architecture,' Zelenskiy Signs Key Agreement With Germany As Ukraine Withdraws From Southern Avdiyivka RFE/RL 16 Feb 2024 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a key security agreement on February 16 between their countries before the Ukrainian leader travels to France to initial a similar deal with President Emmanuel Macron.
- Ukraine, France Set to Sign Bilateral Security Agreement in Paris VOA 16 Feb 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Paris Friday, where France and Ukraine are set to sign a bilateral security agreement.
- Agreement on security cooperation between Ukraine and France President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- In Paris, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron signed the Agreement on security cooperation between Ukraine and France President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- President of Ukraine met with the Federal President of Germany in Berlin President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- President on the situation in Avdiivka: Military leadership must do everything to protect our people President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- Ukraine has never had more powerful documents than the one signed today with Germany - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the negotiations with Olaf Scholz President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- Agreement on security cooperation and long-term support between Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Germany President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- In Berlin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olaf Scholz signed a security agreement between Ukraine and Germany in the framework of the G7 Vilnius Declaration President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- President of Ukraine started negotiations with the Chancellor of Germany in Berlin President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
- We must strengthen our alliances and partnerships to ensure they are capable of protecting life - address by the President at the opening of the international exhibition "Crossroads: Sweden - Ukraine through a 1000 years" President of Ukraine 16 Feb 2024
Russia
- Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 16 Feb 2024 -- At night, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by fixed-wing UAVs against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
- Ukraine Loses Over 1,820 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Week - Russian MoD Sputnik 16 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine has lost more than 1,820 soldiers both killed and injured in the Donetsk area over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
- Russia Expects IAEA to Point to Ukraine As Only Threat to Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Sputnik 16 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine, with its recent attacks on the city of Energodar, has once again demonstrated its complete disregard for the safe functioning of nuclear facilities, and Russia expects the IAEA to point to Kiev as the only source of threat to the functioning of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
- Lavrov: EU Bets on Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine in Bid to Strike at Russia's Heart Sputnik 16 Feb 2024 -- On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian air defense systems had destroyed 14 RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) missiles over the Belgorod region fired by Ukraine. As a result of the attack, seven people, including a child, were killed, while 18 were injured.
- Russian Air Defenses Destroy 5 Drones Over Belgorod Region, Black Sea - MoD Sputnik 16 Feb 2024 -- Russian air defenses shot down five Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod Region and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
- Number of People Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia's Belgorod Up to 19 Sputnik 16 Feb 2024 -- The number of people injured in the shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod the day before has risen to 19, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Friday.
- 7 killed, 18 injured in Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod People's Daily 16 Feb 2024 -- Seven people were killed and 18 others injured in a Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod, Russia's Ministry of Health said Thursday.
United States
- Senior Defense Official Holds A Background Briefing on the Outcomes of the 19th Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting DoD 16 Feb 2024
- Official Says Without U.S. Funding, Ukraine's Defense Will Likely Collapse DoD News 16 Feb 2024 -- Despite generous military support for Ukraine by allies and partners, unless Congress passes the Defense Department's supplemental funding request, Ukraine will not be able to defend itself against Russian aggression, a senior defense official told the news media today.
NATO
- NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine People's Daily 16 Feb 2024 -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting here on Thursday.
United Nations
- Update 211 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 16 Feb 2024 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts are continuing to closely monitor the staffing situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.
Foreign Reactions
- War in Ukraine - The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 16 Feb 2024 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- Federal Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelensky have signed an agreement on long-term security commitments. The Federal Chancellor said he was shocked to hear of Alexei Navalny's death. Germany - Federal Government 16 Feb 2024 -- Following his conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted the special quality of relations between Germany and Ukraine, while also paying tribute to the resilience of all the brave Ukrainian women and men.
- "For as long as it takes": Ukraine's security is also our security Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 Feb 2024 -- As part of the G7, we have agreed with Ukraine that bilateral security assurances will be negotiated. Today, Germany was the second country to conclude the negotiations. Read more to find out what the Agreement says and what it means.
- The Foreign Minister: "The democratic world must help Ukraine win" Latvia MFA 16 Feb 2024 -- On 16 February 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Krišjānis Kariņš, attended the opening session of the 60th Munich Security Conference, as well as participating in several discussion panels. Alongside the main agenda, the minister also had several bilateral meetings.
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