Kiev says it has reinforced its troops in Avdivka, where heavy fighting is ongoing with Russian forces.

Ukraine’s army claims to strengthen its troops “pause” In the city of Avdivka in the east of the country, where fighting is going on with Russian forces. “Ukrainian defenders continue to repulse enemy trying to encircle Avdivka”The Ukrainian military announced on social networks on Friday, February 16, that Russian troops have advanced in recent days. Follow our live stream.

Avadivka’s “fierce battle in the besieged city”. “Our troops are using all available forces and means to subdue the enemy”

Ukraine’s senior military commander Oleksandr Tarnavskyi explained, while Volodymyr Zelenskyi assured on Thursday that the army “Everything is possible” To save the troops at Avdiivka. The White House, for its part, spoke of a situation “critical” And there is fear that the city will fall into the hands of the Russians.

Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Paris and Berlin. The President of Ukraine and French President Emmanuel Macron will sign a security agreement between their two countries in Elysee on Friday, according to the French Presidency. Volodymyr Zelensky, who is to plead for increased military support for his country, will first travel to Munich and Berlin, where he is to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The White House is concerned about an anti-satellite weapon being developed by Russia. The United States believes that this is an element “worrying”, Which, however, does not represent “Immediate threat.” The American media has confirmed that Russia wants to put nuclear weapons in space against satellites.