After arriving in Avdiivka, some battalions of the Third Assault Brigade raided the Russian-held parts of the city, inflicting "critical losses" to two Russian brigades, the Ukrainian brigade said on Telegram.
Key developments on Feb. 15: White House: Avdiivka may fall to Russia as Ukraine runs out of shells Stoltenberg: Ukraine to receive 1 million drones from allies in 2024 At least 11 injured, homes, infrastructure damaged in morning Russian missile attack on Ukraine Financial Times: Hungary blocking new EU sanctions package against Russia World Bank: Ukraine's recovery costs rise to $486 billion Avdiivka is at risk of falling to Russian hands, in large part due to a lack of artillery shells on Ukraine's part, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Feb. 15. Russian forces escalated attacks against the front-line town not far from occupied Donetsk in October 2023.
Key developments on Feb. 13 Syrskyi: Ukraine shifts to defense to drain Russian troops US Senate passes $60 billion in aid for Ukraine, but bill faces uphill battle in Republican-led House Military: Ukraine reinforcing Avdiivka as Russia continues its offensive Military intelligence: Russia reportedly buying Starlink in 'Arab countries' Dnipro authorities evacuate hospital, close schools after attack on energy infrastructure After months of deliberation, U.S. Senate approved a $95 billion funding package in the early morning of Feb. 13 that contained $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. "Today, we make (Russian President) Vladimir Putin regret the day he questioned America's resolve.
Ukraine is reinforcing its troops fighting in Donetsk Oblast's Avdiivka, and some units of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade were withdrawn from the city for rotation for the first time in almost two years, the brigade's spokesman Ivan Siekach said on Feb. 13.