"Germany's Marders and Ukrainian Military Decimate Russian Hardware near Avdiivka"

Germany has delivered over 20 Marder armored vehicles and other aid to Ukraine, as part of a $1.4 billion defense aid package. The European Union has sent a 1.5 billion euro installment of its macro-financial assistance package to Ukraine, bringing the total EU support to Ukraine to €85 billion ($92.7 billion). North Macedonia has secretly trained Ukrainian soldiers and provided military aid, including aircraft and tanks. Russian forces have suffered heavy losses near Avdiivka, with almost 80% of their equipment destroyed. Ukrainian forces continue their offensive against Russian-occupied territories.