Defense

Fortifications near Avdiivka form sprawling defensive network, not one wall, says Ukraine military

The line of fortifications on the Avdiivka front does not look like a solid wall, as some people want to see, Dmytro Lykhoviy, spokesperson for the Tavria Operational and Strategic Troop Grouping, said on national television on March 5.

5 March 2024, 06:15 PM

Russia withholds ‘prestige’ Armata MBTs in Ukraine due to concerns over reputational risk — UK intel

Russia refused to send Armata tanks to the frontline in Ukraine because of fears of reputational damage from their losses, as well as because of their insufficient number, the British Defense Ministry said in its intelligence report published on March 5.

5 March 2024, 05:10 PM

Ukraine’s surprisingly weak defense near Avdiivka – NYT

Ukraine’s defense line west of Avdiivka was surprisingly poorly prepared, leading to Russian advances after Ukrainian forces left on Feb. 17, The New York Times reported on Feb. 26.

2 March 2024, 08:10 PM

Defense Committee rejects some controversial mobilization bill provisions

While preparing the mobilization reform bill for its second reading, Ukraine’s parliamentary Defense Committee has struck some of the more contentious provisions proposed by the government, ruling Servant of the People party MP Iryna Friz said in a Facebook post on Feb. 28.

29 February 2024, 12:05 AM

Lack of defensive infrastructure in Avdiivka, trenches dug amid Russian army fire

The absence of defensive structures in the Avdiivka sector designated for Ukrainian troops to retreat to after withdrawing from the city was discussed by Censor.Net Editor-in-Chief YuriyButusov in an interview with NV Radio on Feb. 28.

28 February 2024, 06:55 PM

Reservoir cascade to enhance Ukrainian military defenses near Avdiivka, Tavria unit commander says

Ukrainian Defense Forces are continuing the defense of the Avdiivka sector, which will be facilitated by favorable terrain, Dmytro Lykhoviy, spokesperson for the Tavria operational and strategic troop grouping, told Radio Liberty on Feb. 28.

28 February 2024, 05:30 PM

Outspoken Crimean Tatar activist Dzhemilev teasingly 'complains' to Zelenskyy about Defense Minister

The Crimean Tatar community is very happy about the appointment of Rustem Umerov as Defense Minister, the leader of the Crimean Tatar people, Mustafa Dzhemilev, said in an interview with NV published on Feb. 26.

27 February 2024, 04:25 PM

No retreat, Ukrainian troops employ calculated withdrawal strategy to exhaust Russian forces

The Ukrainian forces’ withdrawal from Lastochkyne near Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, is a strategic move that aids in wearing down Russian troops, Serhiy Tsekhotskyi of the Yakov Handzyuk 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade said in an interview with Radio Svoboda on Feb. 26.

26 February 2024, 05:05 PM

Ukrainian Forces withdraw from Lastochkyne, Avdiivka; organize defense against escalating Russian attacks

Ukrainian forces withdrew from the village of Lastochkyne near Avdiivka to organize new defensive lines and prevent the further advancement of Russian troops, Dmytro Lykhoviy, spokesman for the Tavria Operational-Strategic Group, said on national television on Feb. 26.

26 February 2024, 01:54 PM

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