Recent developments in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia have seen significant military actions and strategic shifts. Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a Russian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia direction, destroying a considerable amount of Russian military equipment and preventing further advancement. Despite these efforts, Russia has claimed control over Avdiivka, a strategic city in the Donetsk region, after months of fierce battles. This victory has allowed Russian forces to capture the Avdiivka Coke and Chemical plant, turning it into a heavily fortified position. Additionally, Ukrainian air defenses have demonstrated effectiveness by shooting down all 23 Shahed Kamikaze Drones launched by Russia at multiple regions. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces have also managed to down two Russian warplanes, a Su-34 and a Su-35, over the Sea of Azov, marking a continuous effort to challenge Russian air superiority. Amidst these developments, concerns about Ukraine's arms shortage have surfaced, with reports suggesting that the withdrawal from Avdiivka highlights a critical lack of artillery to support military operations. This situation is exacerbated by what some sources describe as weakening Western support, potentially leading to further strategic setbacks for Ukraine. The Ukrainian General Staff reported Russian losses of +1230 men, +5 tanks, +36 APVs, +40 artillery systems, +2 MLRS, +1 AD system, +2 aircraft, +61 UAVs, and +3 cruise missiles.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are already counting bullets and fear further retreats - MSNBC The capture of Avdievka was Russia's largest achievement on the battlefield over the past nine months, MSNBC reports. But very difficult times have come for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.… https://t.co/XrlO5EKAmd
The surrender of Avdievka was evidence of a turning point in hostilities in favor of Russia - The Independent The transition of Avdiivka to the full control of the Russian army is the most important event on the battlefield “since the capture of Bakhmut,” The Independent… https://t.co/nxMNIWnHuw
The retreat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Avdiivka could have a detrimental effect on the morale of the Ukrainian military - The New York Times The “chaotic” retreat of the Ukrainian army from Avdiivka could undermine the morale of soldiers, The New York Times believes.… https://t.co/LNDnTJTiWp
The capture of Avdeevka brings Russia closer to the goal and hits the morale of the Ukrainian Armed Forces The conquest of Avdeevka by Russian troops marked a major victory for Moscow and the return of initiative on the battlefield, writes The Wall Street Journal. Thus, Russia… https://t.co/Euub9bVibB
Russia maintains constant pressure on Ukraine - Associated Press While Russia continues to monitor new signs of weakening Western support for Ukraine, its armed forces have completely taken control of Avdiivka, thereby preparing the ground for a potential advance deeper into the… https://t.co/AkTdkZ7f8e
The Ukrainian Air Force claims to have downed another Russian Su-34 Fullback fighter bomber this morning. https://t.co/PWPkbiFyb9
Hundreds of Ukrainian troops may have been captured by advancing Russian units or disappeared during Ukraine’s chaotic retreat from the eastern city of Avdiivka, according to senior Western officials and soldiers fighting for Ukraine. https://t.co/3l10MFBzWi
These are dark times for Ukraine and Europe: Avdiivka has fallen with Ukrainian soldiers captured and executed Russia moved forward and intensified its attacks on Kramatorsk There is no aid forthcoming from the US and Ukraine is very short on weapons and munitions A Russian… https://t.co/EqL36HRZrI
Grim stuff from Avdiivka: NYT reports that 850–1000 Ukrainian soldiers were captured or went missing in the “chaotic retreat” that “ill-planned and began too late.” The blow to troop morale could change the withdrawal’s strategic calculus, says the paper. https://t.co/wxn128bgqi
Eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian FPV munition flies into a Russian Ural-4320 carrying ammunition. https://t.co/uOpbGfBlLn
“Hundreds of Ukrainian troops may have been captured by advancing Russian units or disappeared during Ukraine’s chaotic retreat from the eastern city of Avdiivka, according to senior Western officials and soldiers fighting for Ukraine” https://t.co/8ZBxNS7Nym
🔴 Ukrainian drones destroy tens of million pounds’ worth of Russian vehicles, tanks and guns. Watch the video 👇 https://t.co/42kU5A4Hft
An effective American IFV destroys russian positions and weapons. Yes, we are talking about Bradley in service with #UAarmy. 📹: @United24media https://t.co/uvdt2fcTPw
⚠️ PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA WILL PUSH FURTHER INTO UKRAINE AFTER 'CHAOTIC' FALL OF AVDIIVKA (Reuters) President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russian troops would push further into Ukraine to build on their success on the battlefield after the fall of the town of Avdiivka where… https://t.co/PHnPZGQLYd
Trees splintered, houses wrecked, civilians in basements, and ammunition abandoned — this is the picture shown by footage released by Russia from the ruins of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka https://t.co/BRziZFJEdK
🇷🇺⚡️ Putin Hails 'Great Success' In Avdiivka During Meeting With Def Min Shoigu The Russian President praised the liberation of the key ground of Avdiivka as a “great success,” and called for it to “be developed” further. Kiev's order to withdraw the Ukrainian Forces from the… https://t.co/3yzhxetW5U
The trees are splintered, the houses wrecked, the surviving civilians live in basements, NATO ammunition has been abandoned - this is the picture shown by footage released by #Russia from the ruins of the #Ukrainian town of #Avdiivka. https://t.co/R63EBD7ovL
Putin: The Ukrainian army gave the order to its forces to withdraw from Avdiivka due to the strength of the Russian strikes. https://t.co/9GHOH004Pe
More key takeaways from the February 19 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: Russian forces recently made confirmed advances near Donetsk City and in western Zaporizhia Oblast. 🧵(1/5) https://t.co/RWGNyXDHUe https://t.co/fxZpcqLFwG
A russian "Lancet" launcher was destroyed in the southern direction by a precise HIMARS hit. Great teamwork of the @SOF_UKR operators and artillerymen. https://t.co/Juc8IebvCs
Ukrainians Lay Waste to Russian Drone Launcher Using #HIMARS – Video Ukrainian special forces reported that they were able to sniff out the location of a Russian kamikaze #drone launcher by secretly tracking one of its reconnaissance drones. https://t.co/FfhFgiYdIE
Russia claimed to have taken full control of a coke and chemical plant in Avdiivka, Ukraine, while releasing footage of several blasts going off at the site. https://t.co/P6hzBKbeKk
Ukrainian hit and a destroyed a large armoured convoy of Russian forces east of Lastochkyne and as a result repelled the large scale assault.
Ukrainian air defences shot down all of the 23 Shahed 129 loitering munitions launched by Russian forces today.
Russia loses 1,230 soldiers, 5 tanks, 36 APVs in a day: Kyiv https://t.co/juNLCYslnG https://t.co/SUgXoxo6AJ
Russian forces tried to storm Lastochkyne, west of Avdiivka with a tank and 6 BMP's. According to the latest information, all BMP's were either damaged or destroyed while infantry fled or were hit by FPV drones. The tank escaped. https://t.co/Z5daEcgpJj
Russian forces tried to storm Lastohchkyne, west of Avdiivka with a tank and 6 BMP's. According to the latest information, all BMP's were either damaged or destroyed while infantry fled or were hit by FPV drones. The tank escaped. https://t.co/7k4D7UXJ2h
Ukrainian Defence Forces kill over a thousand Russians and destroy 40 artillery systems in one day https://t.co/8ampf15fGR
⚠️ AVDIIVKA, A UKRAINIAN TOWN TAKEN BY RUSSIA, SHOWN IN RUINS (Reuters) The trees are splintered, the houses wrecked, the surviving civilians live in basements, NATO ammunition has been abandoned - this is the picture shown by footage released by Russia from the ruins of the… https://t.co/gTbl18uyew
This is what Avdiivka looks like after months of assaults by Russian troops. After the retreat, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are reinforcing their positions near the city. 📹: DW https://t.co/QG25Mo3nZm
🔥Ukrainian units of the Bulava strike unit of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Separate Presidential Brigade managed to find and fly FPV drones into a Russian warehouse. Among Russian losses are a BMPT Terminator, two S-60 anti-aircraft guns, two T-72 tanks, a BMP-3 and two URAL trucks… https://t.co/29JZwzXPdE
Ukraine's situation is getting worse amid weakening Western support The withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Avdiivka in the Donetsk region can be considered the most noticeable change since last spring, when Russian units were able to take control of the strategically important… https://t.co/MlHsJ6lPgi
Moscow's capture of Avdiivka proved Ukraine's critical arms shortage - Associated Press The withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Avdiivka showed the whole world that Kyiv really does not have enough artillery to support military operations, the Associated Press claims. The… https://t.co/ID3Offm6Sn
Video from Ukraine’s Bulava strike unit showing FPV strikes on Russian armor in a warehouse. Notably, cheap nets over the entrances likely could have prevented these losses. https://t.co/XCHnP1zGcg https://t.co/TEIbg4kIt1
Ukrainian FPV drones attack hangars with hidden Russian AFVs inside. Tanks, BMPs, BMPT Terminator. As said, Russians gathered these AFVs for use in attacks on the southern front. https://t.co/zQbS7amGQr https://t.co/PCMd1GKxN1
Madyar video showing a Ukrainian FPV strike on a Russian fixed-wing FPV drone. They were able to watch the video feed and send up FPVs to take it down. https://t.co/100LlAH4gW https://t.co/4lmK63N9DD
Ukrainian drone operators located a concentration of Russian hardware inside a large warehouse somewhere in the south of Ukraine, preparing for an assault. The very skilled drone operators sent in several drones and eliminated several MBTs, IFVs, trucks and more. In the end, the… https://t.co/jgcqibiJRD
Ukraine says it shot down all 23 drones and missiles launched from Russia early on Tuesday https://t.co/HDwtc2fdBw
This is what remains of people's homes in Avdiyivka after the russians came there with the only goal to kill and destroy #ArmUkraineNow #MakeRussiaPay https://t.co/Jba01wgqWM
🔥TWO 🇷🇺Russian BMP-2 attempted to break through the defences of the 93rd Mechanised Brigade in the Bakhmut sector. But they were completely defeated and destroyed with FPV drones. https://t.co/VUcHbktm0m
Russians decided to put some tanks, armor and trucks in this warehouse, so Ukraine blew it up with some cheap plastic drones. https://t.co/pXIQIr1R8w
Ukrainian artillery using regular and cluster munitions to fend off Russian infantry, attacking in groups in the Zaporizhzia direction. https://t.co/XhSvhkVlqQ
Following months of fierce battles, the Russian flag has been raised in Avdeevka after the defeated Ukrainian troops retreated from the key city in the Donetsk Republic. RT's Chay Bowes discusses the significance of the decisive victory https://t.co/9pHFsOixBM
Russian losses per 20/02/24 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +1230 men +5 tanks +36 APVs +40 artilllery systems +2 MLRS +1 AD system +2 aircraft +61 UAVs +3 cruise missiles https://t.co/BpgBrHnhmY
Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Air Defenses shot down all 23 Shahed Kamikaze Drones launched by Russia at 7 different regions https://t.co/0MxTHkNdJe
Ukrainian forces have released footage purportedly showing fighting in the city of Avdiivka which was recently taken by Russian troops. https://t.co/DkFcnHGcc4 https://t.co/og0IHjKPq8
Russian Ground Forces near the City of Avdiivka have Successfully Captured a M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA IFV which was Abandoned by Ukrainian Troops following the recent Russian Advance. https://t.co/nQEdJu8Kkb
Ukraine's military has relocated to defensive positions in the east, after withdrawing from the captured town of Avdiivka. They are currently resisting Russian efforts to advance the offensive https://t.co/s67Sds5WMX https://t.co/mCI3QsJbLp
Ukraine's military said its troops had taken up new defensive positions in the east after retreating from the captured town of Avdiivka and were repelling Russian attempts to develop the offensive thrust https://t.co/s67Sds5WMX https://t.co/89JSKJaATG
UA Defence Forces, 65th Brigade, took into capture a group of enemies in Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia direction. russians claimed progress in the area in the past few days. https://t.co/5GtvoOKCH3
Over the Dnipro River, a Ukrainian FPV munition engages in a dogfight with a Russian fixed-wing drone, downing it. https://t.co/nKIvBqNyOp
Russian troops have captured the Avdeevka Coke and Chemical plant which Kiev turned into a heavily fortified position – Russia’s Defense Ministry Details: https://t.co/v3AKf8HL9S https://t.co/MzvHOy26cl
SitRep - 19/02/24 - Patriot-killstreak?🛬❌ An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For the 3rd day in a row, Ukrainians report the downing of Su-34/35's. This time over the Sea of Azov. One of them is confirmed by Russian channels. RT=appreciated 1/X https://t.co/iBKMQy3jSq
More footage from a group of Russians surrendering to the 65th brigade on the outskirts of Robotyne. https://t.co/pmeyaALCJ9
Crew view of a Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley IFV engaging a Russian position near Avdiivka with a TOW-2 ATGM. https://t.co/QsYQUQh63x
Ukrainian soldiers stop a Russian attack in the Zaporizhzha region with the help of drones. Massive casualties for the attacking Russian forces https://t.co/10cWIbEgVq
More Russians surrendered to the 65th brigade on the outskirts of Robotyne. https://t.co/yAqPs3nZ5X
Video of a Ukrainian HIMARS strike on a Russian ZALA UAV team located by Ukrainian SSO’s 73rd Naval Special Purpose Center. https://t.co/Ix8FbevkOF https://t.co/QNs977bVSv
Video of a Ukrainian FPV stopped from flying into a Russian dugout by a fishing net. https://t.co/6L0wjZLh9l https://t.co/H60lnsBgot
Ukrainian loitering munitions hit and destroyed an entrenched position of Russian forces east of Yampolivka. https://t.co/jMHlbUVC74
A simple fishing net saved Russian soldiers in trench from Ukrainian FPV drone strike. https://t.co/FcH8YSmktO
Two days after the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops, Russian forces have completed their months-long push to capture Avdiivka. Meduza shares scenes from this battle’s final days, in photos. https://t.co/bLQF9CMJUN
Russians surrender west of Robotyne after initially managing to land inside a trench. https://t.co/q7ksxImXgz
Today Ukrainian city Avdiivka looks like this; erased from the face of the Earth Empty, scorched streets, destroyed and burnt houses, hospitals, schools and shops, dead trees, victims of fire and the stench of exploded shells putin's propagandists call this 'liberation' Filthy… https://t.co/igbHUI6q2B
#NewsMap Russian territorial gains after three days of storming #Robotyne in southern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia oblast. https://t.co/8oDLp4UehD
Four russian soldeirs surrender to two ukrainian warriors just outisde of Robotyne I am not sure I would manage to keep my head cool after russian war crimes in avdiivka https://t.co/TD3BuH714x
#Ukrainian troops are facing “heavy fire” from #Russian forces in the southern Zaporizhzhia region after Moscow made its most significant territorial gain in nine months last week, a Ukrainian army spokesperson says. https://t.co/KnlecVa8BL
A renewed assault by Russian forces in the direction of #Zaporizhzhia was successfully resisted by #Ukrainiantroops who destroyed large amounts of enemy equipment in the process. https://t.co/nN2gfRWli7
In #Zaporizhzhia region, south #Ukraine, the #Russia|n occupation forces are reportedly intensifying their attacks along the frontline on the Ukrainian forces: https://t.co/4Dd2tMeBWE
#Ukraine's military shot down two more of #Russia's warplanes used to drop highly destructive guided aerial bombs on Kyiv's troops, army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says. https://t.co/urSvKCH1sJ
SOF 73rd Naval Centre located, and deleted russian ZALA UAV mobile launcher using HIMARS, destroying it along with containers. https://t.co/7F1OgcI2AC https://t.co/Cp35Yh2pO8
🔥 🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers of 73rd Brigade of Special Forces found and destroyed 🇷🇺Russian mobile launcher for ZALA drone on the left bank of Kherson region. ❗️As a result of strike, the mobile launcher and containers for storage of ZALA drones were destroyed. Unfortunately crew… https://t.co/uMarXzDElg
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have a critical shortage of weapons - promises to replenish supplies are not being fulfilled Avdiivka may become only the first city in a series of major defeats for Ukraine, The Washington Post claims. The publication sees the reason in the arms… https://t.co/MPT4soa4Vk
Russian casualties in Ukraine: - 730 days of the conflict so far - An average of 500 Russian soldiers reported killed or seriously injured* per day - Total = 365,000 casualties - Ukraine MoD estimates: 403,720 casualties. *(No longer able to fight through injuries sustained)
The loss of Avdiivka is a blow to Kyiv, which could become a key one Avdeevka could become “a key logistics hub for the Russian military,” The Washington Times reports. Vladimir Zelensky immediately stated that the reason for this defeat was insufficient support, since Ukraine… https://t.co/fQY0o6dFGk
The Russian Defense Ministry has published a video of the Ukrainian army’s destroyed military vehicles which they abandoned as they fled the Donbass stronghold of Avdeevka, liberated by the Russian army https://t.co/e9jkdc7Iia
In the #Avdiivka sector, Ukrainian troops have consolidated new defense lines and are successfully repelling Russian attempts to develop the offensive, General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi reported.
Russian troops have assumed full control of the key Donbass city of Avdeevka, after the retreat of Ukrainian forces RT correspondent Igor Zhdanov is on the ground there https://t.co/ASt2DWc123
Footage shows widespread damage to the city of Avdiivka following the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces after several months of fighting Russia-Ukraine latest ➡️ https://t.co/f7W1NfdqVx https://t.co/FLJSGOCfHh
Watch: Explosions are seen at a coke plant in #Avdiivka as the #Russian Defense Ministry announces it has taken full control of the eastern #Ukrainian city. Read more: https://t.co/w3Q3kwfnkN https://t.co/c59i49ZI1W
Ukrainian forces claim to have downed a Russian Su-34 and Su-35 over the Sea of Azov this morning. https://t.co/Wdx0O4ghii
Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the city’s capture https://t.co/KmXYyZsKMC
Two more Russian warplanes downed in Eastern Ukraine: a Su-34 and a Su-35M. What a strong start to the week! 💪🏻 https://t.co/8ZSl1bPZ1u
Preliminary reports coming in about loss of contact with a Russian Su-34 and Su-35 over the Sea of Azov. Needs confirmation. Last 48 hours, 3 Su-34's and one Su-35 were already claimed to be shot down by the AFU. https://t.co/ckBJSDhZm7
Minus two 🇷🇺 fighter jets this morning near the occupied Mariupol. SU-34, SU-35 - do svidania! #StandWithUkraine
AZOV National Guard special purpose unit night raid to the enemy rear position. https://t.co/tIjtaNckjA https://t.co/Qb2fVsPxMf
#RussiaUkraineWar | After full control of Avdiivka, Russian soldiers raise national flag Russian troops have claimed to have gained 'full control' of Avdiivka after the Ukrainian retreat, which was carried out to safeguard the lives of soldiers. Ukraine had been defending… https://t.co/0486EiEm1D
The Ukrainian armed forces prevented a Russian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia direction During the night the Russians tried to repeat the offensive and storm Ukrainian positions. All the enemy's actions failed. The equipment was destroyed and dozens of Ivans will return home in… https://t.co/gVX2j89c7u
Avdeevka chemical plant captured, Moscow says A mop-up operation is underway in the fortified city, and Ukrainian troops are in 'disorderly retreat,' Russia’s Defense Ministry has said Details: https://t.co/v3AKf8HL9S https://t.co/7HiN2cGp5u
🔥🔥🔥 The intelligence group of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade «Azov» of NGU carried out a raid in the rear of the enemy. The video shows unique footage of the elimination of the enemy ( 1:41 ) in close distance. https://t.co/5OhvwZFe8U
128th Mountain Assault Brigade destroys another enemy assault in Zaporizhzhia last night. https://t.co/Gu2ltyPUnI https://t.co/DqznETzCTD
Ukrainian Bradley IFV finish off Ukrainian Leopard 2A6 tank and another Bradley IFV near Avdiivka direction, which had been there abandoned and damaged since the end of October 2023. https://t.co/5OtoaEDwGV
Insane video ‼️The intelligence group of the 12th special purpose brigade "Azov" of NSU carried out a raid in the rear of the enemy. Russians are killed at extremely closed ranges by a few headshots. A Russian refuses to surrender and prefers to blow himself up with a grenade… https://t.co/Mg0XFcwHCh
The intelligence group of the 12th special purpose brigade "Azov" of NSU carried out a raid in the rear of the enemy. The video shows unique footage of the elimination of 5 Russia Soldiers in close combat. 🎥 https://t.co/1KFUtywhNg https://t.co/tDEirfQzDl
🔴Russia has claimed control of a Soviet-era coke plant in Avdiivka, cementing its control of the city Follow all the latest updates on our Ukraine-Russia war liveblog here👇 https://t.co/aNuNO0KFHz https://t.co/CKnLzwLQ8q
The 92nd assault brigade destroyed a Russian BTR-70 and MT-LB with a ZU-23-2 mounted on top. https://t.co/ehQZQXJkNt
The Southern Defense Forces showed footage of Russian attacks in the Zaporizhzia region. Personnel and equipment were moving towards Ukrainian positions, but were destroyed from above. https://t.co/ue2HahsZRS