Czech Republic has identified a way to procure 3.5 million rounds of ammunition for Ukraine but needs funding to do so, said the country’s president, Petr Pavel at the "Ukrainian Lunch", hosted by the Pinchuk Foundation in Munich.

Speaking during a panel discussion involving leaders from five EU member states, Pavel addressed the challenges related to supplying arms and ammunition to the Ukrainian forces. He stated that Prague has devised a means to arrange such deliveries.

"We need to …

On Saturday, 17th of February, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed three Russian aircraft – two Su-34 and one Su-35, reported Lieutenant-General Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force.

"In the morning of February 17, 2024, in the Eastern direction, Air Force units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed three enemy aircraft – two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter!" Oleshchuk said in a statement.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, also …

Ukrainian forces have retreated from the devastated town of Avdiivka, announced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. According to Kyiv, the troop withdrawal which was decided upon as Ukraine was facing a critical shortage of ammunition and American military aid was delayed in Congress for several months, was intended to save troops from being completely encircled by Russian forces after several months of fierce fighting.

"Given the operational situation …

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s foremost critic of President Vladimir Putin, is reportedly dead. The Russian Federal Penitentiary Service announced this information on Friday, February 16. However, Western media are questioning why news of the supposed death of the key Russian political prisoner has emerged now, reports the German newspaper Bild.

The publication speculates that Navalny could have been exchanged in the coming weeks or months for Vadim Krasikov, who assassinated a former Chechen …

In the Avdiivka district of Donetsk province, an extraordinarily fraught situation has enveloped the Defence Forces where Ukrainian defenders managed to recapture some positions, said Junior Sergeant Stanislav Bunyatov from the 24th Aidar Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on his Telegram channel Speaking Sniper.

"In the forest and dense woodland to the west of Avdiivka, our guys have reclaimed some positions, thrashing the bastards with anti-tank mine drops. Holding these …

As of Friday, 16 February, Ukrainian fighters of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after General-Horunzhy Marko Bezruchko, continue to hold the defense of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region, reported the brigade's press service on Facebook.

"Avdiivka! The blaze of fierce fire does not burn us. The 110th Brigade has been holding this city for two years of full-scale invasion. Steadfastly, courageously, heroically! Without complaints! Gritting our teeth! Overcoming the 'impossible'!" the …

Soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade have been encircled in one of the sections in Avdiivka, said the brigade's deputy commander Rodion Kudryashov.

"For more than 12 days, the soldiers of the 3rd SA Brigade have been holding a line of responsibility in the midst of the city of Avdiivka, undertaking raiding and striking operations to expand the logistical corridor and the zone of responsibility of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Regarding maneuvers – there are certain stages of these actions. …

Ukrainian Forces will withdraw from the Zenit position on the outskirts of Avdiivka, said Commander of the Joint Forces Operation Tavriia, Alexander Tarnavsky on Telegram.

"After several months of confrontation, the command decided to withdraw from the Zenit position to the south-eastern outskirts of Avdiivka. This position was held as long as it allowed us to effectively contain and destroy the enemy," he wrote.

The general noted that the decision to withdraw was made to preserve personnel …