The Ukrainian War is approaching its 2nd anniversary. The fighting situation is challenging. After Russia launched a heavy offensive in the city of Avdivka. Until Ukraine had to order the withdrawal of troops from the city.

The Ukrainian war, which will complete two years in the next few days, faces a very challenging situation. After several months of Russian offensives against Avdivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, the commander-in-chief has ordered troops to withdraw from Avdiv. Checked This was to avoid being surrounded by the Russian army. After the fighting situation reached a critical point in the past few weeks.

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Yesterday early morning local time. General Oleksandr Zursky, the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, was appointed earlier this month. has announced the decision to withdraw troops from Avdivka, saying it was to avoid a blockade by the Russian army and preserve the lives of the troops. The Ukrainian soldiers will retreat to a better defensive position.

a few days earlier The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces once stated that The Ukrainian Armed Forces are taking measures to stabilize the fighting situation and maintain their positions. which came out to announce the withdrawal of forces from the area in Avdivka It comes after the fighting situation reached a critical point in recent weeks.

Avdivka is the latest area in which Russia has launched offensive operations against Ukraine. It was Russia’s largest offensive against Ukraine last year. It started in early October.

The Russian army launched an attack there with armored tanks and thousands of soldiers. Ready to raise the level of artillery fire to attack Avdivka heavily. before switching to a strategy of sending small infantry troops into close-quarters combat in the later stages. After a small Ukrainian drone attack was able to cause heavy damage to a Russian armored vehicle. while intensifying the bombardment

The reason why Russia chose to fight in Avdivka Many analysts say Russia wants to blockade the city. Coke factory seized Russia believes the Ukrainian army is using it as a weapons depot. It also wants to use the area to attack and disrupt Ukraine’s weapons supply routes. The Russian military also wants to push its front into areas controlled by Ukraine. To continue advancing in the Donetsk region and not allow Ukraine to retake the Donetsk region.

The battle had been intense for the past several months. As a result, Avdivka, which once had a population of about 30,000, became a deserted city filled with ruins. The sound of gunfire echoed everywhere in the city. and the smoke from the fire that was smoldering all the time

Until in the past few weeks. Defending Avdivka from Russian advances was extremely difficult. Due to the disadvantage of the Russian side, which has more troops. Maintain a level of artillery fire superior to the Ukrainian side. They can also control their advantage over the airspace as well.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian army faces a severe shortage of ammunition. One of the main reasons for this is the delay in the United States’ allocation and delivery of weapons to Ukraine. who are still unable to approve an additional aid bill worth 61 billion US dollars Because of the conflict between Republicans and Democrats.

The fighting situation in Avdivka has reached a critical point, causing the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to announce the withdrawal of troops in order to prepare for a more ready defense. Recently, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that Sergei Choi Russian Defense Minister Gu has informed President Vladimir Putin that Russian troops have gained full control of Avdivka.

However, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported based on information from Russian military bloggers that There are still some areas on the western outskirts that the Russian military cannot control.

Zelensky at Munich Security Conference

The lack of ammunition that led to the Ukrainian army’s collapse at Avdivka has led Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the Munich security conference in Germany. Came to make a statement calling on Western allies to expedite the delivery of weapons and equipment to Ukraine to protect its territory from Russian aggression.

By indirectly putting pressure on the United States that allowing Ukraine to lack weapons even though it could help prevent the shortage. It will only give President Putin an advantage in the war.

Additional assistance to Ukraine and U.S. allies around the world is now being drafted. It passed the Senate for consideration earlier this week.

But before it can be sent to US President Joe Biden to sign into law. This draft must first be approved by the House of Representatives. which is likely to be difficult When the Republican Party, especially the wing that has a position similar to Donald Trump, holds the majority in the House.

While President Biden has voiced pressure on the House of Representatives to pass the draft many times, recently the US leader has confirmed again that Confident that the United States will be able to send aid to Ukraine After connecting with President Zelensky and answered questions to reporters that He will fight to the hilt to give Ukraine what it needs to protect its country.

Navalny’s aide accuses Russia of avoiding returning body

Order to withdraw troops from Avdivka. It happened around the same time as the death in a prison at the North Pole of ‘Aleksei Navalny’, an opposition politician and a rival of President Putin.

Yesterday, Alexei Navalny’s personal spokesperson, Kira Yamich, released a statement confirming Navalny’s death. After the Russian correctional service announced last Friday that Navalny died of unconsciousness, but a spokesman for Navalny said he had been killed and called on Russian authorities to immediately return Navalny’s body to his family.

After Navalny’s mother, Ludmila Navalnaya, and her lawyer were unable to see Navalny’s body at the morgue. It is located near the IK-3 penal colony in the Yamal-Nenets region near Russia’s North Pole. The IK-3 penal colony, or “Polar Wolf,” was Navalny’s final detention before his death. go down He was previously sentenced to a total of more than 30 years in prison on various charges. politically motivated

Navalny’s spokesman confirmed the death based on a message his mother received from a correctional officer on Friday, February 16, at 2:17 p.m. local time. Navalny’s mother and lawyer later spoke. Traveled to IK-3 prison at 11:00 a.m. yesterday. They waited for two hours before correctional officials said Navalny’s body was in Salekhard, near the prison. This is because the investigative committee is conducting an autopsy.

However, upon arrival Navalny’s body has not been found by his mother and lawyer. As the body storage facility closed first, prison officials reportedly informed Navalny’s mother and lawyer that Another autopsy on Navalny’s body will be required. Because the results of the first round of autopsy could not be concluded, what exactly caused Navalny’s death? This caused Navalny’s team to state that Russian authorities are deliberately trying to avoid returning Navalny’s body. to cover up traces along with demands that the body be returned to the family immediately

Alexei Navalny is considered the opposition politician who shook President Vladimir’s power. Putin got the most Until many Western media outlets dubbed it He is the man the Russian president fears most. In the past, the anti-corruption campaign, exposing and criticizing President Putin’s government has been launched. This made him very popular among Russians.

Rights organization reveals police arrest citizens mourning Navalny

After Navalny’s death Russian citizens have come out to express their condolences in many areas. One is in Moscow. capital of Russia

Yesterday, people placed flowers and pictures of Navalny at the monument. The “Wall of Grief” or “Wall of Grief” is a memorial built to remember the victims of political repression during the Soviet era. under police control

One person who came to mourn Navalny’s death said she had to come because Navalny had fought for them. While another stated that He came because he was sad that the man who had once been the hope of changing Russia’s future was gone.

However, Moscow police have reportedly arrested at least 39 people who came to pay their respects to Navalny. Another area of ​​mourning and mass arrests was in St. Petersburg, according to OVD-Info. Russia’s independent human rights agency stated that At least 109 people have been arrested by police, while the total number of people detained in 32 cities across the country is around 300.

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2024-02-18 10:44:00