18 February 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Avdiivka's Fall Intensifies Reactions Over US Aid Package for Ukraine VOA 18 Feb 2024 -- The fall of the front-line Ukrainian city of Avdiivka to Russian forces has intensified U.S. reactions from Democrats and Republicans alike on whether $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine — stalled in Congress — could allow Kyiv to push back Russian advances and steal Moscow's momentum.
Ukraine's Military Says It Downed 12 Russian Drones, a Missile and a Plane VOA 18 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine downed 12 Shahed drones, an Su-34 fighter-bomber and a Kh-59 missile Sunday morning, according to its air force.
Moscow Looks To Extend Avdiyivka Gains, As Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Shooting POWs RFE/RL 18 Feb 2024 -- Russian forces appear to be consolidating their gains in and around the captured eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiyivka following Ukraine's withdrawal, while Kyiv accused the Kremlin's troops of shooting eight prisoners of war, posting a video shot from the air purporting to show one incident.

Putin lauds Russian servicemen for capture of Ukraine's Avdiivka Press TV 18 Feb 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the country's servicemen for the capture of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, according to the Kremlin.
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 18 Feb 2024 -- The units of the Tsentr Group of Forces under the command of Colonel General Andrei Mordvichyov have taken full control of Avdeevka (Donetsk People's Republic), which was a powerful defensive node of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Kremlin Reports on Progress of Avdeyevka Liberation Operation Sputnik 18 Feb 2024 -- The Russian armed forces have taken full control of the city of Avdeyevka, a northern suburb of Donetsk, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Everything Happening in Ukrainian Direction Matter of Life, Death for Russia - Putin Sputnik 18 Feb 2024 -- Everything that is happening in the Ukrainian direction is a matter of life and death for Russia, it is the fate of the country, whereas for the West it is only a matter of their tactical position, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

EU Lacks Funding to Produce Ammunition Supply for Ukraine - Borrell Sputnik 18 Feb 2024 -- The European Union has sufficient production capacities to supply Ukraine with ammunition, but the bloc is lacking funding, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday.

China committed to possible peace talks as Ukraine crisis drags 2 years Global Times 18 Feb 2024 -- As the Russia-Ukraine conflict, breaking out two years ago, has caused casualties and resulted in serious damages to both sides up to today, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) that China has stayed committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue and will not give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope.

In Munich, Strong Rhetoric And Lack Of Action, With Bad News In Between RFE/RL 18 Feb 2024 -- If the Munich Security Conference last year felt optimistic, with Ukraine not only capable of resisting Russia's full-scale invasion of the country but also pushing back, with budding hopes that the summer offensive of 2023 would be a roaring success, this year's event in the Bavarian capital felt like the polar opposite.

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