Avdiivka

At least 15,000 enemy soldiers from several Russian brigades are fighting against the Third Separate Assault Brigade in Avdiivka. The military say they are inflicting large-scale losses on the occupiers, but the situation in the city remains difficult.

Ukrainian troops withdrew from their position on the southern outskirts of the city with minor losses, said Commander Tarnavsky.

President Zelenskyy emphasized that saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers is a top priority and demanded that the military leadership minimize losses in defense against Russian attacks in Avdiivka.

Germany is preparing a new €1. 1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which will include howitzers, air defense systems, ammunition, and missiles.

Commander Tarnavsky announces decision to withdraw from Zenit position on the outskirts of Avdiivka to new positions.

Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko visited the Avdiivka direction and presented awards to border guards who serve in a difficult area.

The Armed Forces emphasize that the situation in the Zaporizhzhia sector remains stable, and russian troops are distributed along the entire front line.

russian troops are slowly advancing in Avdiivka, which could create conditions that would force Ukrainian forces to retreat from their positions in the city.

Over the past day, the Russian army shelled Donetsk region 14 times, including Avdiivka.

Russians used phosphorus in Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast. The situation in Avdiivka is critical, the enemy continues to exert pressure.

White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby warned that Avdiivka in Donetsk region is at risk of falling under Russian control as Ukrainian forces are running out of artillery ammunition.

Ukrainian defenders continue to hold back Russian troops trying to surround Avdiivka.

Ukrainian troops in Avdiivka receive reinforcements and maneuver, continuing to defend the city and destroy Russian forces despite heavy fighting.

According to a spokesman for the 3rd Brigade, the ratio of Ukrainian to Russian forces near Avdiivka is 1:7, and the tense situation requires Ukrainian units to operate in complex 360-degree defense formats.

The United States warned that the frontline Ukrainian city of Avdiivka is at high risk of being captured by Russian troops based on Ukrainian reports of a critical situation and daily pressure on their positions by the Russians.

Ukrainian troops have begun a partial retreat from the city of Avdiivka in Donetsk region. According to The Washington Post, Avdiivka is potentially the first critical test for Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky.

Russian troops have deployed a larger group in the direction of Orikhivske in Zaporizhzhia region than in Avdiivka, and are likely trying to achieve success through assault operations.

A Czech volunteer who fought for Ukraine was killed in the battle for Avdiivka during a mortar attack.

Ukrainian troops are maneuvering in Avdiivka to move to more favorable positions, facing problems with supply and evacuation routes, but are using a backup logistics artery.

The russians fired more than 1,000 artillery shells and carried out 43 air strikes on Ukrainian positions in the Tavria operational area, but the Ukrainian military held their ground and destroyed more than 500 Russian troops and 55 pieces of equipment and weapons.

The 3rd separate assault brigade was urgently redeployed to Avdiivka to strengthen the defense against Russian troops attacking the critical city from different directions.

Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 17 localities in the Donetsk region, killing 8 civilians and wounding 13.

On February 13, russian occupation forces conducted 73 air strikes in the Tauride sector, the largest number since the beginning of the year, while Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves and inflict significant losses on russian forces.

The Russians have concentrated about 50,000 troops in the Avdiivka area, threatening Ukrainian supply routes to the city.

The hottest spot in the fighting is near the village of Terny in the Liman sector, where Russian troops have concentrated their main attention and reserves, trying to reach the Black Horse River.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense visited the soldiers defending the Avdiivka and Kupyansk directions, where Russian troops have a numerical advantage, but the Ukrainian military are doing everything possible to prevent their further advance.

The President announced that units in the areas of Avdiivka, Kupyansk and Lyman would soon be reinforced with drones and electronic warfare equipment after the Chief of the General Staff and the Minister of Defense visited troops in these sectors.

The intensity of hostilities in the Tauride sector is increasing: according to Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, 645 Russian occupants were killed yesterday, the highest number since the beginning of the year.

Over the past day, there were 84 clashes. russia launched 5 missile attacks and 113 air attacks, as well as 135 volleyball attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas, which resulted in casualties.

President Zelenskyy heard reports from the new military commanders on the situation on the frontlines, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia, as well as on actions in Kherson region and the protection of critical infrastructure from attacks.