Residential building damaged in Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih, casualties reported
A five-storey residential building in Kryvyi Rih was damaged during a Russian drone attack; there are casualties.
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Russia loses 830 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,256,910 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 19, 2026, with 830 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russia uses passportization as tool of pressure in Georgia's occupied regions – Intelligence
Russia is using passportization as an instrument of political pressure in Georgia's temporarily occupied regions.
Occupation authorities in Crimea treat Latin-letter signs as 'hostile'
Russian occupation authorities in Crimea continue their policy of eliminating linguistic diversity by introducing new restrictions in public spaces. About 500 advertising signs containing foreign words have already been replaced with Russian-language versions on the peninsula.
Lubinets urges government to regulate procedures for mandatory evacuation of children
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets welcomed the adoption of the law on mandatory evacuation and called on the government to regulate as quickly as possible the procedural issues concerning the status of children evacuated forcibly without the consent of their legal representatives, as well as to determine those responsible for the child at each stage.
NATO defense tenders admit Ukrainian companies for first time
Ukrainian companies have for the first time been admitted to defense tenders in the interests of NATO and Ukraine, opening a new stage of cooperation between Kyiv and the Alliance. In particular, this concerns Ukrainian experience in the field of UAVs and the protection of civilians.
South Africans who fought against Ukraine repatriate – media
Four South Africans from a group of about twenty young men, whose families said they had been deceived into fighting for Russia, have been repatriated to the Republic of South Africa.
Russia's space military program raises concerns – Canadian general
Canada is deeply concerned about Russia's potential deployment of nuclear weapons in space.
Schools in Mykolaiv switch to remote learning due to bad weather
Schools in Mykolaiv are switching to remote learning due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Soldiers evacuate stone monuments from steppe era from Synelnykove district
Soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade, together with museum workers, volunteers, and philanthropists, evacuated Polovtsian statues from the 11th–13th centuries—unique stone monuments from the steppe era—from Vasylkivka in the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region.
From AI to cloud technologies: Ministry of Digital Transformation, Microsoft strengthen cooperation
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Microsoft have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at developing digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as implementing innovative technologies.
SBU detains 17-year-old Russian agent plotting terror attacks in crowded areas of Kharkiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a 17-year-old agent of Russian special services in Kharkiv who was preparing a series of terrorist attacks in the city.
Police detain suspect who helped draft-age men depart abroad for $12,000 in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, police uncovered a channel for the illegal smuggling of men across the border during martial law.
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US imposes visa restrictions on Iranian officials
The United States Department of State has announced additional visa sanctions against individuals involved in restricting Iranians' rights to freedom of expression.
Stefanchuk discusses sanctions against Russia, security guarantees with US delegation to OSCE PA
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with members of the permanent delegation of the United States Congress to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly – Senator Roger Wicker and Congressman Marc Veasey.
Estonian broadcaster to not air Paralympics events featuring Russian and Belarusian athletes
The Estonian Public Broadcasting company Eesti Rahvusringhaaling (ERR) will not broadcast competitions at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in which Russian and Belarusian athletes compete under their national flags.
War update: 201 clashes on front line, nearly half on Huliaipole in Pokrovsk sectors
There have been more than 200 combat clashes on the front line, with the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors remaining the hottest areas.
Russian forces strike critical infrastructure in Lozova
The Lozova urban community has suffered another Russian strike on infrastructure, resulting in water supply problems.
Zelensky hopes next stage of peace talks will take place in February
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that the next meeting of the delegations of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia will be held in February.
Zelensky calls on people to put personal matters aside and take care of state during wartime
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged that during the war, personal matters should be postponed and that "in every role, every job, every position," people must act in the interests of the state.
Separate meeting between Umerov, Arakhamia with Medinsky takes place in Geneva
During the negotiations in Geneva, a separate meeting was held between the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, and delegation member, Member of Parliament Davyd Arakhamia, with the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky.
Merz rejects idea of German nuclear weapons but does not rule out joining British-French 'umbrella'
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany should not consider developing its own nuclear weapons, but should discuss with France and the United Kingdom strengthening the European component of nuclear deterrence.
Zelensky calls decision to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes into Paralympics 'dirty'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described as "dirty" the decision by the International Paralympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics under their national flags.
Government instructs ministries, local authorities to prepare for spring floods – Svyrydenko
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko announced that the government has instructed relevant authorities, together with regional military administrations, to prepare all necessary resources to manage and mitigate the consequences of expected spring floods and high water.
Estonian FM calls participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes in Paralympics a disgrace
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has described as a disgrace the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Zelensky announces new steps to strengthen energy security of communities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in Kyiv focused on the operational performance of local communities and identified priority measures to ensure energy resilience.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian air defense system, command posts, drone workshop – General Staff
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck a number of key Russian military targets both on Russian territory and in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
Shmyhal proposes creating energy task force to support Ukraine's power sector
During events hosted by the International Energy Agency in Paris, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal addressed energy ministers of the G7 countries, the European Union, and leading global companies.
Ukraine grants Poland permission for search operations near Huta Pieniacka
Ukraine's Ministry of Culture has granted permission to conduct search operations in the area of the former village of Huta Pieniacka, now located within the boundaries of the villages of Zharkiv and Holubytsia in the Lviv region.