17 February 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
United States
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
Combat Operations
- Ukrainian forces withdraw from Avdiivka ISNA 17 Feb 2024 -- General Aleksandr Syrsky has ordered the move from Avdiivka to "more favorable lines".
- Ukrainian troops leave key town of Avdiivka as Russia advances Press TV 17 Feb 2024 -- Ukrainian troops have pulled out of the key town of Avdiivka amid the war with Russia, making it Moscow's most significant territorial gain since they seized the eastern city of Bakhmut last May.
Ukraine
- Zelenskyy Hopes US Congress Will Approve Delayed Ukraine Aid VOA 17 Feb 2024 -- During a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that the U.S. Congress would make a "wise decision" in approving a delayed large aid package for Ukraine.
- Zelenskiy Urges West To Step Up Weapons Deliveries In Face Of Avdiyivka Pullout RFE/RL 17 Feb 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged his Western partners to deliver more weapons and ammunition to Kyiv, with the remarks coming on the heels of his decision to pull his outgunned and outmanned forces out of the embattled eastern city of Avdiyivka in the face of the latest Russian onslaught there.
- Ukraine's Zelensky criticizes West over 'artificial deficit of weapons' Press TV 17 Feb 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the West for what he described as an "artificial deficit of weapons".
- Andriy Yermak held a meeting of the International Task Force on Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine in Munich President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- President met with the President of the Czech Republic in Munich President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- President of Ukraine had a phone call with U.S. President Joseph Biden President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- In Munich, the Head of State met with the delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the new President of Guatemala President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- President of Ukraine met with the President-elect of Finland in Munich President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- President had a meeting with the U.S. Senate delegation in Munich President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- President after meeting with the U.S. Vice President in Munich: The key issue now is preservation of principled American support for Ukraine President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with Mark Rutte in Munich President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- President of Ukraine had a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan in Munich President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- President at the Munich Security Conference: Withdrawal from Avdiivka allowed to save lives of Ukrainian warriors President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Denmark in Munich President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- We will do everything to bring Ukraine closer to NATO membership - Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- Do not ask Ukraine when the war will end. Ask yourself - why Putin is still able to continue it - speech by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
- We signed an ambitious security agreement that strengthens Ukraine, our warriors and our people - Head of State after the meeting with the President of France President of Ukraine 17 Feb 2024
Russia
- The President has been informed about the capture of Avdeyevka President of Russia 17 Feb 2024 -- Vladimir Putin heard a report from Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu about the capture of Avdeyevka. The President congratulated Russian military personnel on this success and an important victory.
- Russian Troops Take Full Control of City of Avdeyevka - Shoigu Reports to Putin Sputnik 17 Feb 2024 -- Sergei Shoigu reported to Vladimir Putin, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, on the complete taking of Avdeyevka under control by the troops of the Battlegroup Tsentr under the command of Colonel-General Mordvichev, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
- Ukraine Pulls Troops Out of Avdeyevka, But Not to 'Save Lives' - Moscow Sputnik 17 Feb 2024 -- Commenting on the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the city of Avdeyevka, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on Saturday that the decision was made to "save people's lives."
- Ukrainian Forces Chaotically Fleeing From Avdeyevka - DPR Official Sputnik 17 Feb 2024 -- Earlier in the day, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky announced the decision to withdraw troops from Avdeyevka.
- Russian Air Defenses Down 33 Ukrainian Drones Over 5 Regions Overnight - MoD Sputnik 17 Feb 2024 -- Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones over the regions of Kaluga, Voronezh, Bryansk, Belgorod and Kursk overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
- Ukraine Withdraws Units From Avdeyevka - Commander-in-Chief Orders Sputnik 17 Feb 2024 -- Armed Forces of Ukraine Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky announced the decision to withdraw units from the city of Avdeyevka.
United States
- Harris Underscores Commitment to Continue Supporting Ukraine DoD News 17 Feb 2024 -- Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the United States' commitment to continue supporting Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba US Dept. of State 17 Feb 2024
- Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting | Munich, Germany The White House 17 Feb 2024
- Readout of President Biden's Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 17 Feb 2024
- Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Joint Press Conference | Munich, Germany The White House 17 Feb 2024
- Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 17 Feb 2024
- Justice Department Transfers Approximately $500,000 in Forfeited Russian Funds to Estonia for Benefit of Ukraine US Dept. of Justice 17 Feb 2024 -- Estonia to Support Ukraine Using Funds Forfeited by United States After Interception of Sophisticated Military-Grade Machinery Bound for Russia; Defendant in Scheme Separately Pleads Guilty
- Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks on Signing of International Sharing Agreement with Estonia for Benefit of Ukraine US Dept. of Justice 17 Feb 2024
- Estonia and USA sign a historic agreement on directing confiscated profits into helping Ukraine Estonia MFA 17 Feb 2024 -- Today, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna attended the signing of a cooperation agreement between Estonia and the USA on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, aimed at helping to rebuild Ukraine's electricity infrastructure with confiscated proceeds of crimes.
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
- EU's Borrell Says Bloc Will Keep Aid, Artillery Shells Flowing To Ukraine RFE/RL 17 Feb 2024 -- Josep Borrell, the European Union's top diplomat, says the 27-member bloc has provided a "continuous flow" of aid to Ukraine in its nearly two-year battle against the Russian invasion, but he acknowledged that in war "it is never enough" and that assistance -- especially in the form of artillery shells -- will continue to be sent to Kyiv.
- Dutch PM 'Cautiously Optimistic' Military Aid For Ukraine Coming 'Soon' RFE/RL 17 Feb 2024 -- Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the front-runner to be the next secretary-general of NATO, has said EU countries are "working with our partners all over the globe" to meet Ukraine's military needs, especially supplying Kyiv with ammunition and air-defense systems.
- Ukraine's security pacts with France and Germany serve as political commitment: experts Global Times 17 Feb 2024 -- After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured security pacts with France and Germany, as concerns over funding from the US grow, the Ukrainian military announced the withdrawal of troops from the strategic stronghold of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region. Experts believe that there is no need to over-interpret the strategic significance of the Ukrainian military's withdrawal even though the capture of Avdiivka by Russian forces has political significance, especially as the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its two-year mark.
News Reports
- Navalny's Death May Not Hasten Approval Of U.S. Aid For Ukraine RFE/RL 17 Feb 2024 -- As reports of Kremlin opponent Aleksei Navalny's death in a harsh Arctic prison swept around the world, U.S. President Joe Biden once again called on Congress to pass a long-stalled $60 billion aid package that is crucial to Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion.
|
NEWSLETTER
|
| Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list |
|
|
|
