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Avdiivka
Ukraine Commander Vows to ‘Seize Initiative’ After Series of Russian Gains in Donetsk
Moscow, meanwhile, claims its forces destroyed a third U.S.-supplied Abrams tank near the Russian-held town of Avdiivka.
Ukrainian Forces Abandon 2 Eastern Villages in Face of Relentless Russian Advance
Withdrawals coincide with unverified claims that a U.S.-supplied Abrams tank was destroyed—for the first time—near the Russian-held town of Avdiivka.
French President Macron Floats Notion of Sending European Troops to Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron makes suggestion at hastily arranged meeting of EU leaders in Paris.
Russian Forces Consolidate Gains After Capturing Frontline Town in Donetsk
Officials in Kyiv and Washington blame the fall of Avdiivka on the continued delay of U.S. assistance earmarked for Ukraine’s struggling war effort.
Russian Forces in Full Control of Avdiivka Following Rout of Ukrainian Forces: Moscow
Town’s reported capture brings Moscow one step closer to exerting control over entire Donbas region, a longstanding Russian objective.
Hard-Pressed Ukrainian Forces Stage Partial Withdrawal from Avdiivka
Kyiv sends reinforcements to contested town, which remains besieged on three sides by Russian armored divisions.
Ukrainian President Removes Top General in Leadership Reshuffle
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced army chief Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, citing ‘urgent changes’ needed.
NATO Chief Warns of ‘Bad News’ From Ukraine Amid Report of Secret High-Level Talks
Veteran journalist Seymour Hersh reports that private talks are now underway between Russian, Ukrainian military commanders.
