War in Ukraine February 11: In the next few hours, a turning point may occur in Avdiivka 0
(Dan Tri) – The next few hours could decide the outcome of the Avdiivka battle, because Ukrainian troops under artillery fire in the Khimik area are trying to flee across the fields.
The war in Ukraine is about to enter its third year and is becoming more fierce every day (Illustration Sky News).
The next few hours could see a turning point in Avdiivka
Suriyakmaps channel reported, north of Avdivka: In the past few hours, Russian troops have made further advances in the city center.
From the south, the new Russian attack is also developing through Chystikova and Heroiv streets and there are only a few dozen meters left before Russian soldiers will reach the railway station.
On the other hand, Russian forces have advanced beyond the railway line, taking control of part of the `car market`, some warehouses still in the gray zone, as well as Tymiriazieva street and are moving towards the gas station on Industrialnyi Avenue where
At the same time, Russia has taken full control of the houses south of the railway bridge and is attacking the `Alter Group Limited` complex.
With only 300 meters left, the Russians can officially cut off the main artery of Avdivka, which was previously under their fire control.
The next few hours could decide the outcome of the battle, as Kiev troops shelled the Khimik settlement trying to withdraw from Avdiivka across the fields to the west.
Ukrainian war map at Avdiivka as of February 9.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian reinforcements appear to be moving toward this front, possibly on the northern and southwest flanks in a bid to launch a counteroffensive to relieve pressure on troops in the city.
Michael Kofman, senior expert of the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, also commented that `it is likely that Avdiivka will eventually fall`.
Military map of Ukraine in northern Avdiivka as of February 10.
The Russian army advanced rapidly toward Chasov Yar
Military Summary channel said that the progress of the Russian armed forces is growing exponentially.
At the Bakhmut front, on the way to Chasov Yar, the Russian army created a pincer attack, attacking the town from two sides to break through Ivanovsky’s Ukrainian defense line to remove this important blocking point.
Map of Ukrainian war in Bakhmut – Chasov Yar as of February 10.
General Staff of Ukraine: Russia puts great pressure on Avdiivka and Marinka
Ukrainska Pravda reported that the evening report of February 10 of the General Staff of Ukraine said that Russia is putting the greatest pressure on Avdiivka and Marinka.
The report said: `During the day, there were 87 clashes. In total, the enemy launched 3 missiles, conducted 43 air strikes and 53 attacks from multiple rocket artillery systems on positions of the enemy.
The Ukrainian General Staff affirmed that it repelled Russian attacks on Liman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka and Shakhtarsky.
General Syrsky announced that his deputies would help hasten victory
Ukrainska Pravda reported that Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky said his newly appointed deputies were Vadim Sukharevsky and Andrey Lebedenko, as well as deputy chiefs of the general staff Vladimir Gorbatyuk, Mikhail Drapaty and Alexey Shevchenko.
Head of the Ukrainian army Syrsky said: `I congratulate the new deputy general staff of the General Staff of Ukraine: Brigadier General Vladimir Dmitrievich Gorbatyuk, Brigadier General Mikhail Vasilyevich Drapaty, Brigadier General Alexey Nikolaevich Shevchenko.
And also my new deputies, Colonel Vadim Olegovich Sukharevsky and Colonel Andrei Valerievich Lebedenko.
All of them are experienced officers, with extensive knowledge and experience, which will certainly accelerate our victory.`
Previously, on February 10, President Zelensky announced that he had agreed to approve the candidates to be Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine assisting Mr. Alexander Syrsky and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Anatoly Bargilevich.
New Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky (Photo: Reuters).
President Zelensky: All plans for the production of weapons and ammunition will be completed
Ukrainska Pravda reported that President Zelensky assured that all of Ukraine’s production of weapons and ammunition expected this year will be completed.
`I also held a detailed and extensive meeting on Ukraine’s production of weapons and ammunition – everything we have produced and plan to produce. UAVs, artillery shells, ammunition, equipment,` he said.
Italy agreed to extend military aid to Kiev for another year
Kyiv Independent reported that the Italian House of Representatives gave final approval to extending military aid for another year to Ukraine on February 8.
The Italian government proposed extending aid until 2024 last December.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said after the cabinet approved the measure in December 2023: `Once again, Italy has chosen to stand on the side of the freedom of nations and respect for international law, with the aim of
Italian news agency ANSA reported that 218 out of 400 members of the House of Representatives approved the extension, which stipulates that military aid will continue until the end of 2024.
According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, which monitors international aid to Ukraine, Italy has pledged a total of 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in financial support to Ukraine as of October 2023,
F-16 `exceeded the expectations` of Ukrainian pilots
Voice of America (VOA) reported that Ukrainian pilots were `very impressed` with the US-made F-16 fighter jet.
A pilot, known by the code name `Phantom`, mentioned in an interview with this news agency that Ukrainian pilots undergoing multi-role fighter training in the US and Europe praised the machine
F-16 fighter (Photo: The Local Norway).
Some Western allies pledged to transfer F-16 aircraft to Ukraine.
On February 5, the Netherlands announced that it was preparing to send six more US-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, bringing the total number of jets that the Netherlands pledged to provide to Ukraine to 24.
`Our pilots are very impressive,` said the Ukrainian pilot interviewed by VOA.
However, `Phantom` notes that the process of retraining pilots on complex aircraft poses certain challenges, since many of them are accustomed to operating Su-27s and MiGs.
Pentagon press secretary Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder announced in August 2023 that the US would begin training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets `to support international efforts to develop
An 11-nation coalition was formed a month earlier with the aim of coordinating the delivery of fighter jets and facilitating operational training for Ukraine and its pilots.
The US started training Ukrainian pilots in October 2023, while the British Royal Air Force started the training program two months earlier.
