Volodymyr Zelenskyy called to strengthen armaments during the retreat of Kyiv troops from Avdiyivka. Joe Biden promises to “fight” for Ukraine to get the “necessary ammunition”. Meanwhile, the Russians attacked the only major city in Donbas controlled by Ukraine.

A huge crater in Kramatorsk after the Russian attackPhoto: AA/ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

All information about the war in Ukraine – day 725 – LIVE on HotNews.ro:

09:00 Ukrainian forces destroyed 12 attack drones launched by Russia overnight, as well as an Kh-59 cruise missile and an SU-34 fighter-bomber, the head of Ukraine’s air force said on Sunday, according to Reuters, who said he could not independently confirm this. this information.

“I want to thank the units of the Air Force for the successful combat activity! – Mykola Oleschuk wrote in the Telegram messenger. – Have a good day everyone!”

08:16 Russian attack on the last major city in Donbas under the control of Ukraine. Kramatorsk is located approximately 20 kilometers from the front line in eastern Ukraine.

A brief retelling of the last events of the war:

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday congratulated his army on an “important victory” during the capture of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, the epicenter of months-long fighting, AFP reports.
  • Prepare for a conflict with Russia that will last for decades, warns the German minister
  • Ukrainian forces shot down two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers and a Su-35 fighter-bomber in the sky over eastern Ukraine on Saturday, the head of the country’s Air Force Mykola Oleschuk said, citing Reuters.
  • The withdrawal of the Ukrainian army from the eastern city of Avdiyivka is proof of the “cost of inaction” by the US Congress, which is blocking additional military aid to Kyiv worth $60 billion, the White House condemned on Saturday
  • New fragments of the “Gherani-2” type drone were discovered on Saturday near the Moldovan-Ukrainian border, the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova reported.
  • Opponent Lytvynenko’s widow: only “support of Ukraine” will topple Putin
  • The German company Rheinmetall will produce ammunition in Ukraine
  • Hungary’s parliament could ratify Sweden’s NATO membership when it convenes for a new spring session later this month

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