The eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut was facing heavy artillery fire as the NATO chief backed reports from local officials that a major new Russian offensive had begun, days before the first anniversary of Moscow’s invasion.

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⚡️Reuters: 3 Russian military aircraft intercepted over Poland.

The Netherlands' Defense Ministry reported late on Feb. 13 that two Dutch F-35 fighters intercepted a formation of three Russian military aircraft over Poland and escorted them out.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 14, 2023

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#Finland is preparing a new package of military aid to #Ukraine, Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said. He did not specify its content.

📰 RBC-Ukraine pic.twitter.com/4pWTC8cZEw

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 14, 2023

07:00 CET

Polish President Andrzej Duda met with #Ukrainian tank crew members who are currently training to operate Leopard 2 tanks in #Poland. pic.twitter.com/lTYjGdgx0R

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 13, 2023