Lost Territories of Armed Forces Have No Strategic Importance, Says Ukrainian Foreign Minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has stated that the territories lost by the Ukrainian armed forces do not hold strategic importance. He made this assertion in an interview with American ABC Television.

Kuleba admitted that Ukraine has indeed lost territory; however, he emphasized that these areas do not possess 'strategic significance' for the overall stability of the frontline.

Furthermore, he mentioned that the Ukrainian army is experiencing a significant shortage of artillery ammunition. 'We are facing a massive shortage of artillery shells and other weapons,' said the foreign minister.

On February 17, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu reported to President Vladimir Putin on the capture of Avdiivka.