Russia attacks targets across Ukraine with missiles and drones as E.U.’s top diplomat visits Kyiv
NBCFeb 03
Ukraine Sends Reinforcements as Russia Continues Avdiivka Press
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The Facts
Ukrainian military officials conceded on Tuesday that they are struggling to keep their grip on the Donetsk city of Avdiivka, but said that reinforcements have been sent to aid its defense.
Ivan Sekach, a spokesman for Ukraine's 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said: "We lack sufficient capabilities to maintain control of the city, but reinforcements are arriving, and we rely on friendly units."
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
These are now desperate times for Ukraine. Without additional US funding, Ukrainian soldiers may be left without missile defense rockets or basic ammunition to stave off Russian Pres. Putin's invasion. While Ukraine has successfully defended itself for two years, unless more funds are approved, the frontline situation might quickly erode. The US and Ukraine will then have to grapple with the real prospect of Russia winning this war. Congress needs to act immediately if this future is to be avoided.
Pro-Russia narrative
Aside from the avoidable loss of Ukrainian territory and men throughout this conflict, Ukraine's counteroffensive has failed and it is now losing the war. More money for arms will simply bring about more death and destruction. Ukraine would never have fought this war against Russia without US and EU weapons and now that these weapons are running dry, it must accept the reality that Russia will never cease its defense of the Donbas or Crimea.
