Destruction of Russian amphibious assault ship, latest Ramstein meeting: highlights of February 14
The Ukrainian military has sunk the Russian large amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov, backup logistics routes have been provided by Ukrainian forces in Avdiivka, and a new meeting in the Ramstein format was held among Ukraine's partners. We have collected the main news for February 14.
Sinking of a Russian ship
In the morning, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence attacked the Russian large amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov in the Black Sea. For this purpose, they used Magura V5 maritime attack drones. The ship received critical holes on the port side and began to sink.
The large amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov, Project 775, is one of Russia's newest vessels. The ship could accommodate 87 crew members on board. According to intelligence, most of the crew did not survive.
Russia used this ship, in particular, in the Russian-Georgian war (2008), it also supplied the Syrian army (2015). Caesar Kunikov, after whom the ship was named, was a Russian officer. He died exactly 81 years ago on February 14, 1943.
Results of Ramstein-19
Following the 19th meeting in the Ramstein format, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated that the Coalition for Integrated Air and Missile Defense and the Drone Coalition had officially begun their work.
In addition, during Ramstein 19, Canada announced the allocation of 60 million Canadian dollars (over 44 million US dollars) in defense assistance to Ukraine. These funds will be allocated to the Air Force Coalition, namely to support F-16 fighters.
Ukraine was represented at the meeting by Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was introduced at Ramstein as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov.
Backup routes in Avdiivka
The Tavria troop grouping said that in case the Russians cut the main logistics artery in the Avdiivka area, the command has provided backup supply routes.
The situation on the contact line is dynamic and can change literally by the hour. The defense forces are making every effort to hold their positions. In Avdiivka itself, street fighting has been going on for several days in the city's urban areas.
Poroshenko was not allowed to travel abroad again
The leader of the European Solidarity faction, Petro Poroshenko, said that the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, had once again failed to sign an order to let him participate in the Munich Security Conference, explaining this by the threat to Poroshenko's life.
According to the fifth president, intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov informed Stefanchuk that Poroshenko "faces mortal danger" immediately after crossing the Ukraine-Poland border, especially in Munich. That is why he was not let out.
The press service of the Verkhovna Rada called Poroshenko's statements "manipulative." They say that a parliamentary delegation has been formed to participate in the Munich Security Conference, with MP Oleksiy Honcharenko representing the European Solidarity faction.
The Rada has not received any documents confirming Petro Poroshenko's participation in meetings with the EU leadership and leaders of member states, the parliament's press service added.
Other news
- Vice Speaker of the Polish Sejm sees "Banderite language" in Lviv mayor's reaction to dumped grain.
- For the first time in the history of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security was impeached.
- The Cabinet of Ministers allowed to open the Diia code for everyone.
- A Ukrainian teenager was attacked again in Germany. The boy suffered a severe head injury.
- Ukrainian carriers are organizing a protest at the Yahodyn checkpoint amid the Polish blockade.
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