We quickly tell you about the most important things for the day
The calendar shows Saturday, February 17, 2024. The day before was a very important day – the Munich Security Conference began, and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky made foreign visits, during which he signed agreements on cooperation in the security spheres with Germany and France. Moreover, Germany also allocated a new powerful aid package to Ukraine. But there is also sad news – The Ukrainian Armed Forces were forced to leave Avdeevka.
In this material “Telegraph” talks about the main events in Ukraine and the world on February 17, but more up-to-date information can be obtained in our Telegram channel via this link.
16:00 The occupiers continue to carry out airstrikes on border settlements in the Kharkov region. In just one day there were more than 10 strikes, said the head of the Kharkov Regional State Administration Oleg Sinegubov.
At about 13:30, as a result of shelling in the city of Kupyansk, a two-story house with 2 entrances was destroyed, at least 5 private houses were damaged.
Two women with injuries were hospitalized in medical facilities, one civilian man was treated on the spot.
There may be people under the rubble.
15:00 As a result of the arrival at one of the infrastructure facilities in Zaporozhye, “there was an interruption in the operation of the heating network: 39 multi-storey buildings were left without heating,” no people were injured, said City Council Secretary Anatoly Kurtev.
14:00 On the morning of February 17, Russian terrorists struck with a drone on the territory of the Marganets society in the Nikopol region, Dnepropetrovsk region. There were casualties as a result of the strike.
13:00 On the outskirts of Zaporozhye there were hits on an infrastructure facility, – Fedorov
The head of the Zaporozhye Regional Police Department added that information about the victims is being clarified.
12:00 Large-scale air raid due to ballistic threat. UPD: hang up
11:00 Unity will make it clear to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that Moscow will not dictate the world’s orders.
This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the Munich Conference.
“Only if we are united will Putin understand that peace will not be dictated by Moscow. Because we will not allow this,” said the German Chancellor.
10:00 Russian occupation forces carried out 15 shellings of the Kherson region per day, firing 46 shells, said OVA Chairman Alexander Prokudin.
“Over the past 24 hours, the enemy carried out 15 attacks, firing 46 shells, using artillery, mortars, MLRS, tanks and UAVs. 2 people were injured,” says Prokudin’s telegram channel.
09:00 At night the enemy shelled the city of Kupyansk. Entering a private home where the walls and roof were destroyed. Windows, glass, and roofs were broken in neighboring houses. A 75-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman were injured but were not hospitalized.
08:00 Current enemy losses as of February 17
07:00 On the morning of February 17, the Air Force reported the threat of the use of ballistic weapons in a number of areas.
An air raid alert was announced in Zaporozhye, Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkov, Poltava, Chernigov, and Sumy regions.
At 6:47 a.m. the Armed Forces announced the end of the threat in the regions
05:00 The 3rd Assault Brigade also confirmed the abandonment of Avdiivka by Ukrainian troops.
03:00 Ukrainian army left Avdeevka. In order to prevent a cordon and preserve personnel, the defense of the city was completed. While Ukrainian troops are strengthening in new positions.
01:00 The activity of tactical aviation of Russian terrorists is observed in the east of Ukraine.
00:00 Zelensky on the security cooperation agreement between Ukraine and France: “This document confirms the unwavering support of France. In 2024, France will provide 3 billion euros in military assistance and will continue to provide support to Ukraine during the 10 years of this agreement. We consolidate core security obligations provided to Ukraine by France, and determine the priority of security cooperation in the military, political, financial and humanitarian spheres.”
The situation in Ukraine on February 14 can be found in the material: War – day 721: Russians intensify attacks in the direction of Marinka, fierce fighting in Avdeevka
For information on February 15, see the link: War – day 722: another massive missile strike and a critical situation in Avdeevka
Read about what happened on February 16 in the material: War – day 723: critical situation in Avdiivka and agreements with Germany and France
2024-02-17 12:35:09
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