The Ukrainian army claims to have reinforced its troops which “hold on” in the town of Avdiïvka, in the east of the country, where fighting is raging with Russian forces. “The Ukrainian defenders continue to repel the enemy who is trying to surround Avdiivka”the Ukrainian army declared on Friday February 16 on social networks, while Russian troops have advanced in recent days. Follow our live stream.
“Fierce fighting in the besieged town” of Avdiïvka. “Our troops are using all available forces and means to contain the enemy”explained Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, a senior Ukrainian military commander, while Volodymyr Zelensky assured Thursday that the army was “everything possible” to save the troops at Avdiïvka. The White House, for its part, spoke of a situation “critical” and fears that the city will fall into the hands of the Russians.
Volodymyr Zelensky expected in Paris and Berlin. The Ukrainian President and French President Emmanuel Macron will sign a security agreement between their two countries on Friday at the Elysée, according to the French presidency. Volodymyr Zelensky, who is to argue for an increase in military support for his country, will first travel to Munich and Berlin, where he is due to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The White House is concerned about an anti-satellite weapon developed by Russia. The United States considers that this is an element “worrisome”, which does not, however, represent “an immediate threat.” American media have assured that Russia intends to place a nuclear weapon in space against satellites.