Victorious news of 357th day of war: Black Cossacks burn Russian Solntsepek, Sweden provides Archer artillery systems, Italy gives another aid package

Black Cossacks burned a Russian TOS-1A - Solntsepek

Soldiers with the 72nd Detached Mechanized Brigade named after the Black Cossacks destroyed another Russian heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A - Solntsepek in the area of Vuhledar, Donetsk region. A reconnaissance drone recorded the spectacular ‘demilitarization’ of the Russian weapon along with the detonation of ammunition.

According to the General Staff, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the enemy has lost 9 heavy multiple rocket launcher systems, such as TOS-1 Buratino and TOS-1A Solntsepek.

AFU destroyed a Ka-52 attack helicopter

According to the Center for Strategic Communications, on February 15, Ukrainian defenders destroyed an enemy Ka-52 attack and reconnaissance helicopter on the eastern front. This is a Russian combat helicopter capable of hitting armored and unarmored vehicles, manpower and air targets on the battlefield.

In total, the Ukrainian aviation launched 11 strikes on the Russian forces' military positions, as well as 5 strikes on the positions of anti-aircraft missile systems.

Missile and artillery units destroyed the enemy's control center, 3 areas of enemy manpower concentration and 2 munitions depots over the day.

Sweden will provide Archer self-propelled howitzers as soon as possible

Swedish Archer self-propelled artillery systems will be in Ukraine as soon as possible. This was announced by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who arrived on a visit to Kyiv.

“We will not, of course, talk about the exact dates of delivery for obvious reasons. But there are also practical issues related, in particular, to preparation,” he said at a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Italy approves sixth aid package for Ukraine

Italy is not a weak link in NATO. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, who announced the sixth aid package for Ukraine, which the Italian government approved on February 15.

“Italy wants peace, which can only be achieved by continuing to arm Kyiv,” the foreign minister said.

Stoltenberg promises Ukraine NATO membership

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine could become a member of the Alliance, but first it must win the war.

“NATO's position on Ukraine has not changed – Ukraine will become a member of the Alliance, but the main focus now is to make sure that Ukraine wins the war. The only way for Ukraine to join the Euro-Atlantic integration is to ensure that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign and independent nation. So, the main focus of the Alliance now is to provide Ukraine with weapons, supplies and ammunition to push back the Russian invaders,"  NATO chief said.