(English) Ukraine on Fire, February 24
- vvdavyd
- Feb 24, 2024
- 3 min read
Russian Army manpower losses as of February 24: 409, 010
Children killed (according to the Prosecutor General Office of Ukraine): 528 (+1)
Ukraine marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion: 730 days of courage, which is hardened wherever our soldiers fight
On the second year mark of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video message from Hostomel, where the Russians had planned to launch their seizure of Kyiv. "Two years ago, we encountered the enemy landing force here with fire, two years later, we meet our friends and partners here," Zelenskyy said. In Hostomel, he welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
World leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Belgian Prime Minister and current EU Council President Alexander de Kroo, along with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in Kyiv on the same train on February 24, the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. "More than ever, we stand firmly by Ukraine. Financially, economically, militarily, morally," von der Leyen wrote about the visit to Kyiv on X.
Zelenskyy to G7 leaders: You know what we need and when we need it
"You know very well what we need to protect our skies and to strengthen our army on the ground. And you know everything that we need to support and maintain our success in the sea. And you know well that we need all this in a timely manner. We are counting on you," Zelenskyy said during the G7 meeting.
Olena Zelenska: Within two years of Russia's war against Ukraine, at least 528 children
At least 528 children have been killed and 1,230 others wounded in the two years of Russia's war against Ukraine, First Lady Olena Zelenska says. She adds that over 330 children needed prosthetics due to their injuries.
Ukraine and Italy sign security agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have signed a bilateral security agreement between the two states. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that this document lays a solid foundation for a lasting security partnership between Ukraine and Italy.
Ukraine signs first security agreement with a non-European nation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 24 February the signing of a "cooperation agreement in the field of security" with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, who is currently in Kyiv.
Ukraine downs another Russian A-50 AWACS
Ukrainian forces have shot down another Russian A-50 radar command aircraft over the Sea of Azov, confirmed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk. The operation was jointly conducted by Ukraine’s Air Force and Intelligence service. This follows another Russian A-50 downed by Ukraine on 14 January over the Sea of Azov. Prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Moscow had six such aircraft total. One was damaged in a drone attack in Belarus, and two have now been lost near the Azov Sea.
Kuleba: Russia pays heavy toll in Avdiivka, more than USSR in 10 years in Afghanistan
Avdiivka, a city now under Russian occupation, is littered with the bodies of Russian soldiers. Despite the grim reality, Russia propaganda portrays the occupation as a victory. Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, highlighted this during a UN Security Council meeting. According to him, Russia suffered significant losses in Avdiivka. “For the ruins of Avdiivka, Russia paid with more military lives than the Soviet Union did in 10 years of war in Afghanistan,” stated Kuleba.
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