The 356th day of the Ukrainian war. Latest information [papildināts 22:38]

Live text broadcast – short and concise about the most important things in the Ukrainian war on February 14. Ukraine has been heroically defending its land against the invasion of the aggressor for a year

22.38. A British citizen died in Ukraine, reports pravda.com.ua.

20:47 The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, said that so far there are no signs of preparations for a second attack by the Russian army on Kiev.

According to the UNIAN correspondent, Milleis said this at a briefing after the meeting of the contact group on defense issues of Ukraine (Ramstein-9) held in Brussels. He also added that the threat of airstrikes remains.

“Regarding Kiev, I will not say what kind of intelligence we have or do not have. I will only say that there is always a potential threat. Kiev is the capital.”

20:06 On February 14, the aviation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out eight strikes on the concentration areas of Russian troops and military equipment.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, rocket and artillery units hit the concentration area of ​​Russian army personnel, three ammunition depots and two electronic warfare stations.

It is also noted that during the day, the Russian invaders carried out two rocket attacks on the civilian infrastructure of Konstantinovka and Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region: “Among the civilians, there are injuries. The Palace of Culture, where the humanitarian aid center operates, the premises of the medical institution were also damaged.”

19:14 US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin announced in Brussels on Tuesday that he expects an offensive from Ukraine in the spring.

The minister said at a press conference in Brussels that Ukraine wants to create momentum and favorable conditions on the battlefield at the first possible moment.

Therefore, the US expects that Ukraine will go on the offensive in the spring, and therefore all partners of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group have been working hard to provide Ukraine with weapons so that it can implement its plans on the battlefield.

Austin expressed this opinion as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches.

18:24 Italy and France will deliver additional SAMP/T air defense systems to Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday in Brussels after the meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.

“Today we heard about new significant investments in air defense. Specifically, from Italy and France, who jointly announced that they will supply SAMP/T systems to Ukraine,” Austin said at the press conference.

In response to the journalists’ question whether the US is considering sending jet fighters to Ukraine, Austin said that he “doesn’t have any statements” in this regard.

At the same time, he stated that “we will do everything we can to ensure that they get as much ammunition as possible as soon as possible, and we are doing everything we can to sustain the effort.”

According to Austin, allies are working with Ukrainian soldiers across Europe to train them in depth.

Austin said there is a good chance Ukrainian forces will need less artillery ammunition if more emphasis is placed on maneuvering and shaping the battlefield, “but that remains to be seen.”

18:00. Britain will mark the first anniversary of Russia’s repeated invasion of Ukraine with a minute’s silence, the government has announced. The moment of silence will be observed on February 24 at 11 a.m. (1 p.m. Latvian time). The minute’s silence, described by the government as a “moment of national reflection”, will be led by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak from the Downing Street residence.

16:47. Norway will deliver eight “Leopard 2” tanks to Ukraine, Norwegian Defense Minister Björn Arild Gram announced on Tuesday.

15:36. Russian troops in Ukraine have been given the command to advance in most sectors but are struggling to make a major breakthrough on the front line, Britain’s Ministry of Defense has concluded. The ministry said on Tuesday that the Russians had failed to muster enough offensive combat power on either line to make a decisive impact. Forces of the Russian mercenary group “Wagner” are likely to have made small new gains in the northern suburbs of Bakhmut, but the Ukrainian army remains on the defensive, and the advance of Russian troops to the south is likely to be little progress. Farther north, in the Svatove-Kreminna section, the Russians continue their offensive attempts, but they are too small to make a significant breakthrough.

14:34. Germany has signed contracts with the company “Rheinmetall” for the supply of ammunition for anti-aircraft artillery tanks “Gepard”, which it supplied to Kyiv, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Tuesday. “We will start production of our own Gepard munitions at Rheinmetall very soon. I am very pleased that we have been able to guarantee the supply of this important part of air defense,” Pistorius said ahead of a NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels.

12.46. Local authorities in Ukraine’s Luhansk region expect massive attacks by Russian troops in the coming days as they have been ordered to reach the region’s administrative border, the head of the Luhansk region’s military administration, Serhiy Haiday, said on Tuesday. Russian troops have already gathered a large number of manpower and equipment there, the head of the district said.

11.45. As February 24 approaches, when it will be one year since Russia started the war against Ukraine, the State Security Service (VDD) pays increased attention to the activities of Russian supporters. VDD warns that activities glorifying the aggressor country Russia or its army are not allowed in Latvia.

11.21. Bulgaria has not imposed sanctions on Russian citizens and companies included in the European Union (EU) sanctions list since they were first announced after the annexation of Crimea in 2014, according to the answers given by the country’s tax service to the media EURACTIV and “Mediapool.bg.”. In total, the EU imposed sanctions on 1,386 Russian citizens and 171 companies, as well as all related individuals and legal entities.

10.53. In political consultations, Latvia and Estonia emphasized the need for dialogue with third countries in order to reduce the risks of circumventing sanctions against Russia. Both sides discussed future support for Ukraine and European Union sanctions against Russia.

10.02. The use of mobilized soldiers is unlikely to create sufficient attack potential for Russia for a large-scale and rapid mechanized attack, according to analysts of the US Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Due to the losses suffered at Vuhledar, the Russian troops will have to carry out the additional staffing of the 155th marine infantry brigade for the third time.

09.40. The loss of Russian troops in Ukraine has reached 139,080 soldiers by Tuesday morning, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army. According to the data of the general staff, 740 invaders were destroyed during the day.

Since the beginning of the repeated invasion on February 24 of last year, the Russians have lost 3,286 tanks, 6,500 armored personnel carriers, 2,299 cannons, 466 multi-charge rocket launchers, 234 anti-aircraft artillery installations, 298 airplanes, 286 helicopters, 2,011 drones, 857 cruise missiles, 5,155 tankers, and 18 tankers. and speedboats, as well as 218 units of specialized equipment.

09.00. Maternity tourism of Russian pregnant women to Argentina is promoted by “mafia organizations”, announced the head of the Argentine Immigration Service, Florencia Carignano, referring to the Russian pregnant women who have been coming to Argentina en masse in the last year to secure the citizenship of the South American country for their babies.

Thousands of pregnant Russian women have arrived in Argentina in the past year since Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, with 33 on a single flight last week, drawing increased attention to the trend.

08.24. Calling for help to illuminate Ukraine and honoring the heroic struggle of the Ukrainian people against Russia, the Saeima building will be illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag from today until February 26.

08.09. During the last 24 hours, the Ukrainian army has shot down two Russian planes and struck more than 20 places of concentration of enemy forces, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army reports on Tuesday.

During the day, Ukrainian aviation bombarded 15 places of concentration of Russian troops, while Ukrainian artillerymen hit seven, as well as destroyed the enemy’s command post, two radio-electronic warfare stations and an ammunition warehouse. The Ukrainian army has shot down two enemy planes – a bomber “Su-24M” and a dive bomber “Su-25”.

07.16. Yesterday, February 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for the first time since the beginning of the war caused by Russia with the presidents of Cyprus and the Philippines, as well as the prime minister of Norway. In a conversation with the Prime Minister of Norway, Zelensky thanked for the new defense package and the unprecedented support program, which is currently being prepared for approval, reports pravda.com.ua.

00.10 “There are more frequent cases when the mobilized soldiers of the Russian Federation, who are in the units of the First Army Corps of the Southern Military District, refuse to go on the attack,” said the operational information of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.