Russia announced the latest progress of special military operations on the 17th. At the same time, the work related to the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations is still advancing.
The Ukrainian side said on the 17th that it will take time to reach a ceasefire agreement, and the presidents of Russia and Ukraine may hold talks after the text of the ceasefire agreement is determined.
Russian Ministry of Defense: On the 17th, the Russian army blew up 29 military targets on the Ukrainian side
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Konashenkov said on the same day that the Russian aviation force blew up 29 military targets on the Ukrainian side on the 17th, including command posts, ammunition depots and combat equipment concentrations. Russian troops advanced another 10 kilometers in one day and gained control of 2 other towns.
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: Russian troops may launch a fierce attack on Kiev
According to the Ukrainian Interfax News Agency, The Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Motuzyanik said on the 17th that the Russian army may launch a fierce attack on kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The cities of Kiev, Kharkov, Mariupol and Nikolayev are of great importance, and the Russian army has not yet fully occupied these cities.
The fourth round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continued by video on the 17th, and representatives of both sides expressed the hope that peace would be achieved as soon as possible through negotiations.
Peskov: The Ukrainian delegation lacked sufficient enthusiasm
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said on the same day that the contacts between Russia and the Ukrainian delegation to resolve the situation in Ukraine continued on the same day. The Russian delegation led by Mezinski, with the participation of experts and relevant departments, was ready to work around the clock, but unfortunately the Ukrainian delegation lacked sufficient enthusiasm and maintained an unhurried negotiating style. In addition, Peskov also pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin currently has no plans to travel to Ukraine.
Zakharova: Continued negotiations can be seen as "progress"
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said on the same day that continued negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations could serve as one of the indicators of progress on both sides. She also said that Russia's military action against Ukraine is not aimed at undermining Ukraine's state status or overthrowing its president, and that the Russian side urged Ukraine to make appropriate decisions.
Ukrainian negotiators: It will take time to reach a ceasefire agreement
Also on the 17th, Ukrainian negotiators and adviser to the president of Ukraine's office said that Ukraine and Russia may take several days to reach a ceasefire agreement. After the text of the agreement is finalized, talks between Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin may be held in recent weeks.
The United States added $800 million to Ukraine to provide military aid to the "killer drone" on the list
US President Joe Biden signed a memorandum on the 16th, entrusting Secretary of State Blinken to authorize the US Department of Defense to provide weapons assistance worth up to $800 million to Ukraine. The assistance included 800 air defense systems, 9,000 anti-armor weapons, 7,000 light weapons such as machine guns, shotguns and grenade launchers, 20 million rounds of ammunition including artillery and mortar shells, and drones.
The "switchbladd" drone can find and blow up the target in a matter of minutes
According to Agence France-Presse, the new batch of weapons assistance announced by the United States includes a deadly new weapon , 100 switchblade drones. The "switchblade" drone, also known as the "killer drone," can be put into a backpack to take to the battlefield and launched from a distance of several miles from the target.
The moment before the drone hits a target and explodes, the camera on board captures a clear picture.
Operator: When the "spring knife" drone took that photo, it was about three meters away from the target.
Each Switchblade drone sells for about $6,000, which is much cheaper than the $150,000 Hellfire missile launched by large military drones. But its lethality should not be underestimated. Agence France-Presse pointed out that the "spring knife" drone can extend the attack range against Russian military vehicles and troops beyond the visual range, which has an advantage over the thermal tracking missiles used by the Ukrainian army against Russian tanks.
"Javelin anti-tank missile": portable "tank killer"
Since the biden administration's inception, U.S. aid to Ukraine has totaled $2 billion. In the past week alone, the United States has provided $1 billion in aid to Ukraine. These weapons include hundreds of sets of Javelin anti-tank missiles.
Known as the "Tank Killer", the Javelin missile weighs about 50 pounds and about 23 kilograms, and the launcher can carry it shoulder to shoulder and launch, making it one of the most important weapons in urban warfare.
The Javelin missile has a range of 65 to 4,000 meters under most operating conditions. The Javelin missile is equipped with an infrared seeker that can be adjusted in the air to hit a moving target. Javelin missiles have two modes of attack – direct attack or top attack. When in the top attack mode, the missile fires in an arc to hit the top of the target. And the top is where the tank is most vulnerable.
Stinger missile: can shoot down low-altitude flying aircraft helicopter drones
The United States also supplied Ukraine with Stinger missiles. It can shoot down low-flying planes, helicopters and even drones. The Stinger missile weighs 35 pounds, about 16 kilograms, and is also portable. It uses an infrared seeker to lock on to a flight target and can adjust the flight path in the air. U.S. military experts say Stinger missiles helped Ukraine prevent Russia from taking control of its airspace.
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