Ukraine war map today, as of Apr. 19
Ukrainian forces has launched a successfully counterattack in Bakhmut and recaptured new positions south of Stupochky around the old quarry.
During a working trip to the Donetsk region, President Zelenskyi visited the positions of the Ukrainian defenders in Avdiivka, talked with military personnel and presented state awards.
General Updates:
John Kirby said that Brazil is repeating Russian and Chinese propaganda. He said that Brazil voted at the UN for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, so the words of President Lula about recognizing Crimea as Russian in exchange for peace are nonsense.
Ukraine and Poland agreed on the restoration of grain transit. The transit of Ukrainian agricultural goods through the territory of Poland will be unblocked on the night from Thursday April 21.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed support for Ukraine during preparations for a counteroffensive.
Western leaders are preparing for Putin’s use of all tools to respond to the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Germany has confirmed the transfer of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. This is reported on the website of the German government.
Egypt refused to supply ammunition to the Russian Federation and began to produce shells for Ukraine.
