Addendum from the translator: In fact, the USA deliberately surrendered Avdiyivka, delaying aid to Ukraine and provoking a shortage of ammunition in the Ukrainian army - they gave Putin a gift for a light re-election.

If this assumption is correct, it is no less correct to predict that the aid will be approved after March 17.

The winter of 2023-2024 was a turning point in the perception of the United States on the world stage. Europe realized that the USA cannot be relied on, and began to wake up. In the future, the USA will lose its hegemon role, Europe will strengthen.

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In the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses the ongoing military situation along the Ukrainian border, focusing on the areas of Sebastopol, Limanskiy, and Bahmut. During this period, Ukrainian forces repelled attacks on the Zaporizhzhia front and held their positions, while the enemy suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment. However, Russian forces have intensified their attacks on Ukrainian positions in Avdeevka, leading to the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the town and surrounding areas. There have been ongoing international efforts to support Ukraine, including military aid from Germany and a cooperation agreement between Ukraine and France. Tensions have also risen in neighboring Belarus, with allegations of Ukrainian diversion activities along the border. North Korea has reportedly transferred weapons to Russia, leading to missile attacks on Ukrainian territory, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. The speaker calls for sanctions against both Russia and North Korea and expresses hope for unity and peace. The video concludes with a poetic monologue urging audiences to put aside past grievances and work towards harmony.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker from Ukraine welcomes viewers to their channel and begins by reporting on operational developments over the past 24 hours, starting with the morning of February 17. During the early hours of the day, Ukrainian Air Force units were able to destroy three enemy aircraft, including two SU-34 bombers and one SU-35 fighter jet, over the Eastern Front. These planes were responsible for dropping Ka-52 "Cock" helicopter-borne missiles on Ukrainian positions. These aircraft losses, along with others caused on the Herson Front in the past, decrease the number of aerial attacks against their forces. Despite the decrease in air attacks, there have been several significant events in the theater of operations, with numerous military confrontations and at least 55 aerial attacks, 37 of which were identified from Russian forces. These strikes have led to injuries and fatalities among civilians and damage to both residential and infrastructural buildings, including multi-story apartments and medical facilities. The Russian airstrikes primarily targeted areas in the Harkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk regions. On the ground, more than 11 populated areas were hit by Russian artillery fire, and these attacks occurred in regions neighboring the border, such as Chernihiv, Sumy, and the frontlines of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovska, and Nikolayevka. In addition to ground troop movements along the border and frontlines, tensions have risen in neighboring Belarus, with the Belarusian President, Aleksandr Lukashenko, often making startling declarations, such as claims that Western brands are a threat to Belarusian youth and reports of alleged Ukrainian diversion activities along the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. Despite these ongoing incidents, Belarusian forces continue to detain Ukrainian "diversionists" on a somewhat regular basis, though no evidence or substantial details have been provided regarding these individuals.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses the current military situation along the Ukrainian border, focusing on the areas of Sebastopol, Limanskiy, and Bahmut. Between February 16 and 17, the enemy maintained military presence in border regions and carried out diversionary activities. The Ukrainian forces retaliated with countermeasures in all three regions. The most notable activity took place on the Limanskiy front, where intense enemy attacks occurred in and near Terny, Torska, and Belogorovka. Despite seventeen attempts by the enemy to advance, they were all thwarted, resulting in losses and their retreat to original positions. The most critical developments occurred in the Tavria zone, specifically the Avdeevka region, where the Ukrainian forces abandoned their positions due to increased enemy pressure. Although the exact location of the front lines is uncertain, ongoing battles continue around Avdeevka. Yesterday's situation evolved rapidly, and although the Ukrainian troops were preparing to withdraw from a northern part of Avdeevka, the situation deteriorated, forcing them to do so hastily. The enemy intensified their attacks, improving their numbers and equipment to press further into Avdeevka.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the town of Avdeevka and surrounding areas. The decision to leave was reportedly made due to critical situation communications received around 2 a.m. Casualties amongst Ukrainian soldiers include those who became prisoners of war. The retreat was carried out quickly, and efforts are being made to stabilize the front and stop the enemy's advance. Russian forces have been using substantial air support and artillery, resulting in a significant enemy advantage. The Ukrainian forces struggled to maintain control of Avdeevka and have reportedly sustained hundreds of artillery shellings. In the Mariupol direction, Russian forces have employed less artillery and have fewer troops, but the ratio is still seven to one in favor of the enemy. Ukrainian forces have succeeded in repelling 12 attacks in this sector and the front line remains unchanged. No significant offensive actions have been noted on the Novopavlovsk direction.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses recent military actions on the front lines in Ukraine. The Ukrainian forces have repelled three attacks from the enemy on the Zaporizhzhia front and have managed to hold their positions. enemy attempted five times to dislodge Ukrainian troops on the left bank of their territory without success. The enemy suffered significant losses in personnel, tanks, artillery systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other equipment for a total of approximately 300 personnel and 121 military vehicles over the past day. In addition to reporting these losses, the speaker mentions that Germany is providing Ukraine with substantial military aid, including 1,800 art projectiles of caliber 155mm, three demining vehicles, twelve reconnaissance drones, 30 drone controllers, and seven reconnaissance drones, as well as two zenitnas skynex anti-aircraft missile systems, 18 self-propelled howitzers rch 1555, and hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds for the caliber 122mm. The first of these aid packages, valued at €1.1 billion, has already arrived in Ukraine.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses ongoing international efforts to support Ukraine following the conflict in the Avdeevka region. France and Ukraine have signed a cooperation agreement on security and defense, with France pledging to provide €3 billion in the first source and €6 billion over four years in military aid. The speaker notes that the European Union and the United States have increased commitments due to the unclear situation in Congress. France is prioritizing air defense and military aircraft, including potentially supplying Mirage 2000 planes, and is also aiding in artillery. However, the speaker cautions that preparation for receiving and maintaining these weapons is required. additionally, Ukraine has reported that North Korea has launched at least 24 ballistic missiles towards Ukraine between December 2021 and the present, with only two reportedly hitting their intended targets. The speaker explains that the inaccuracy of these North Korean missiles makes hitting specific targets difficult, with fewer than 10% actually hitting their intended target. Finally, Ukraine has filed documents accusing North Korea of violating United Nations Security Council resolutions, to which North Korea was a signatory.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses North Korea's transfer of weapons to Russia, which in turn uses them against Ukraine, leading to victims and damage. The UN has called for sanctions against both Russia and North Korea, but the UN representative cannot personally verify the use of North Korean weapons in Ukraine. The US continues to send military aid to Ukraine, including ammunition for artillery and missile systems, despite lacking additional funding. Meanwhile, the Czech President, Petr Pavel, is trying to help Ukraine purchase ammunition, specifically 800,000 rounds of 155mm and 122mm ammunition, but faces obstacles due to France, Greece, and Cyprus blocking funding for army purchases outside the European Union. These delays could significantly impact Ukraine's defense capabilities against its enemy.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses geopolitical events regarding Ukraine and Europe. France is assisting Ukraine but also providing arms to the country. Meanwhile, Western countries including Britain plan to provide thousands of drones with artificial intelligence to Ukraine, which will operate autonomously in large fleets to target enemy positions. A protest took place in Budapest against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán due to his controversial pardon of a man convicted of pedophilia. There have been large fires in Iжеvsk and Kursk, as well as other regions, due to missile strikes and the results of these incidents are being collected and analyzed. The speaker also mentions the importance of supportive actions from viewers, such as subscribing to the channel and liking videos, to help spread information to more people. The conversation then shifts to address a viewer's question about the impact of Western help in Poland. The speaker explains that while there is no blockade at the border, Western influence is felt through their support and provision of resources to Ukraine.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses the current situation regarding North Korean ballistic missile threats against Ukraine. Poland has continued to provide military-technical assistance to Ukraine, including repair and provision of parts and equipment. However, a recent incident occurred where Polish farmers stopped allowing the passage of military and humanitarian convoys into Ukraine, which could potentially impact the situation. There is concern about the capabilities of North Korean ballistic missiles, specifically a type known as the BM-25, which has a range of 690 km and a payload of 500 kg. According to Ukraine's General Prosecutor, North Korea has previously used around 20 of these missiles against Ukraine, most notably on December 30, 2021, January 2, 2022, February 7, and February 15, 2022. The exact accuracy of these missiles is unclear, but Ukraine's air defense systems, including the Patriot and SA-20 systems, are believed to be effective in countering them. There have been reports that North Korea obtained and modified a launcher for these missiles to be used with the Iskander system, but this has yet to be confirmed by Ukrainian intelligence. The speakers express their hope that international organizations, such as the United Nations, would support Ukraine by providing more information and pressuring North Korea to cease its hostile actions.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses the use of North Korean rockets in Ukraine and the inability of Ukrainian artillery to provide effective counter-battery fire. The speaker mentions that Secretary-General António Guterres of the United Nations cannot confirm the use of these rockets in Ukraine, but points out that longer-range foreign artillery should be capable of counter-battery fighting if they could have suppressed Russian artillery before. The speaker also recommends checking the Deep State map to see the depth of the enemy's infiltration and how it affected the positions of Ukrainian artillery. The speaker admits that the number of shells needed to suppress or destroy an enemy artillery battery is not large, but the Ukrainian forces were limited in their supplies and had to prioritize supporting the infantry with fire or fighting the enemy's artillery instead. The speaker suggests that the priority was on supporting the infantry as the lives of artillerists and infantrymen were interconnected. The speaker also speculates that the scarcity of shells for various tasks and the priority on supporting the infantry might have contributed to the Russian advance towards Bahmut, and admits that there is no information on whether the Shahid-136 missiles found in the Black Sea were actually on board the sunken Ceasar cargo ship or if there were operators with them. The speaker also notes that Russia has recently shifted towards using rocket attacks instead of shelling, and Iran, which is producing the components for the Shahid-136 missiles, is currently in a difficult position, and may be hoarding the missiles for future use. The speaker also mentions that Russia has not fully adopted small-scale assembly lines for Shahid missiles and that the components are still coming from Iran.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украине," the speaker discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a focus on the use of rocket attacks. The speaker believes that Russia is stockpiling and preparing for another season of missile attacks on Ukrainian territory, with intervals between attacks ranging from 7 to 10 days. The speaker also mentions the lack of safety measures on Ukrainian vessels, resulting in the sinking of ships and loss of lives. The speaker expresses concern over the lack of military support for Ukraine from the United States and alludes to past agreements that left Ukraine vulnerable to Russian aggression. The comments section includes various perspectives on the situation, with some expressing support for Ukraine and condemning the use of force. Another commenter questions the logic of enduring heavy losses in order to leave, especially given the lack of significant fire support, and calls for radical reform or NATO involvement.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "17.02 Оставление Авдеевки. Ракеты КНДР бьют по Украйне," the speaker engages in a poetic monologue about unity among enemies, using an Aesop's fable about a fox and some wolves as a metaphor for potential peace between rivals. He urges the audience to put aside past grievances and work towards harmony, promising that he will not threaten their troops or interfere with their customs. The speaker then takes the opportunity to pay tribute to Victor Usov, a renowned Ukrainian, and advocates for the celebration of Ukraine's finest people. The video concludes with the speaker expressing gratitude to audiences for their attention and encourages them to subscribe to his channel and share the video to reach a larger audience. He signs off with a patriotic note, wishing victory to the Ukrainian defense and emphasizing the community's solidarity and spirit. Throughout the discourse, he uses a poetic, metaphorical language to convey a message of hope for unity and peace.