"Ukraine's Desperate Battle for Avdiivka: Live Updates and International Support"

Ukraine sends more troops to the embattled town of Avdiivka, surrounded by Russian forces, as the situation is deemed "extremely critical." Russian troops have nearly encircled the town and are making progress in attempts to enter, with reports of street fighting in the outskirts. Ukraine's army chief admits being outnumbered on the battlefield, while delays in Western military aid and political wrangling in Washington over a military aid package raise questions about how long Ukraine's troops can hold off intense Russian attacks. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the delay in passing new US aid for Ukraine is already hurting Kyiv's forces on the battlefield.