Avdiivka

On the morning of February 24, 2022, some Ukrainians woke up to shots and the roar of tanks, others to explosions and air raid sirens, and others were woken up by calls and messages: war had broken out.

russian authorities are stepping up censorship against media outlets and citizens, allowing property confiscation for "fakes about the russian army" and expanding restrictions on "undesirable organizations" to control information and limit dissent about its war in Ukraine, according to a British intelligence report.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 101 combat engagements took place over the day, with russia launching 3 missile strikes, 83 air strikes and 152 multiple launch rocket systems.

Five militants, including a Somali sniper, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for participating in hostilities against Ukrainian forces on the side of russian-backed separatists.

Ukrainian servicemen of the 3rd separate assault brigade repelled numerous attacks by Russian-terrorist forces near Avdiivka, killing 35 enemies and capturing 9 more.

Russian troops are regrouping after heavy losses in Avdiivka, bringing in new units and, with air support, attempting to continue their offensive further west toward Lastochkino and neighboring settlements, while Ukrainian forces are strengthening their defenses.

Ukrainian troops regained several positions at the Avdiivka and Maryinka directions, capturing more than a dozen Russian soldiers.

The President received a closed report on the timing of Ukraine's receipt of F-16 aircraft and discussed the situation on the frontline, particularly in the Avdiivka and Southern sectors, with the military leadership.

Over the past two days, the Ukrainian military destroyed three Russian ATVs used to evacuate wounded soldiers or conduct small-scale assaults in the Zaporizhzhya sector.

Zelenskiy said in an interview with FOX News that the capture of Avdiivka in Donetsk region was Russia's biggest achievement in nine months of war.

The enemy is regrouping and pulling up reserves in Donetsk region after losses in Avdiivka, and is again actively using aviation.

The White House accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives of prioritizing domestic politics over national security by delaying US aid to Ukraine.

On February 21, Russians wounded two residents in Dobropillia and one in Memryk, Donetsk region, the head of the Donetsk Military Administration said.

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 64 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces in many parts of the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

President Zelensky honored the defenders of Lastochkino, Novomykhailivka, Synkivka and Robotyne who withstood the most powerful Russian attacks at their positions near these settlements.

Russian propagandists on TikTok spread false narratives that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had surrendered Avdiivka and that it was only mercenaries, not the Azov Brigade, which the Center for Strategic Communications refuted.

Russian units remaining in Avdiivka have begun redeploying to other parts of the frontline as the situation there becomes increasingly difficult.

Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 Russian offensive attempts in the Avdiivka sector, west of Avdiivka.

Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Dmytro Lykhoviy denied the New York Times article's claim that hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers were captured during the withdrawal from Avdiivka, saying the article spreads unsubstantiated Russian propaganda.

The United States should continue to support Ukraine militarily to prevent a potential russian invasion of NATO countries, which Washington would have to defend on its own.

A Russian occupier and blogger who revealed information about Russia's losses of 16,000 soldiers during the storming of Avdiivka reportedly committed suicide after his associates began to persecute him.

According to the Ukrainian MP, the Russians are demonstrating that the full occupation of Luhansk and Donetsk regions is vital for them, especially before Putin's re-election.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia was able to capture Avdiivka due to cooperation with Iran, North Korea and the build-up of its own production.

Head of Ukrainian military intelligence assessed enemy's capabilities and spoke about Avdiivka.

The New York Times estimates that up to a thousand Ukrainian soldiers may have been captured during the retreat from Avdiivka.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported 66 combat engagements along the frontline over the past day, with Russia launching air and missile strikes and shelling populated areas.

The Pentagon has warned that without renewed U. S. aid, Ukraine may have to decide which cities it can defend.

Ukraine would not have lost the city of Avdiivka if it had received more artillery ammunition for its defense, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

Lykhovoy explains that in order for Russia to assemble a large strike force on the Zaporizhzhia direction, it will have to withdraw troops from its flanks, which will make them vulnerable to Ukrainian counterattacks.

In the Avdiivka sector, Russian-terrorist forces are attempting small group assaults, but Ukrainian defenders repelled nine attacks and held their positions.