Sybiha says Russia has attacked 47% of American businesses in Ukraine
Russia is deliberately striking American businesses in Ukraine, with 47% of U.S. companies operating in the country affected since the start of the full-scale war.
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US senators visit CHP plant in Kyiv damaged by Russian strikes
Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister Anatolii Kutsevol, together with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse, visited a combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Kyiv that was damaged by Russian attacks.
Russia shells Kherson with cluster munitions, remotely mines streets – military spokesperson
Russian forces are using cluster munitions against residential neighborhoods in Kherson and remotely planting mines in city streets and coastal areas using drones, primarily harming civilians.
Zelensky: Number of children returned from Russia has reached 2,000
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the number of children returned from under Russian control as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative has reached 2,000.
Utility workers restore heating to all 2,600 buildings in Kyiv following February 12 attack
In Kyiv, heat has been restored to all 2,600 buildings that were without heating following the February 12 attack.
Russian shelling leaves critical infrastructure damaged in Kherson region
In the Kherson community, critical infrastructure has been damaged due to shelling, causing power outages in the Dniprovskyi district.
War update: 53 clashes on front line since morning, Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors remain most active
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the enemy showing the greatest activity in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.
SSU drones strike chemical plant in Russia that produces components for explosives
On the night of February 17, drones operated by the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) hit one of the largest producers of explosives in Russia and Europe – Metafrax Chemicals.
Defense Forces hold positions in Kupiansk sector despite Russian attempts to advance
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian troops are maintaining designated defensive lines despite attempts by Russian invaders to improve their tactical position and advance, mostly on foot, taking advantage of difficult weather conditions and terrain features.
Kubilius speaks about need to simplify movement of troops and military equipment across EU member state borders
While European soldiers are filling out permit paperwork, Russians will seize the Suwalki gap, warned European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, speaking about the need to simplify the movement of troops and military equipment across the borders of EU member states.
Media reveal details about concessions EU will demand from Russia as part of peace agreement
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, circulated a document among EU member states outlining the concessions Russia must make during diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine, mediated by the United States.
Another round of trilateral negotiations begins in Geneva, Umerov says
In Geneva, a new round of talks in a trilateral format involving representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is getting underway. The Ukrainian delegation has work parameters approved by the President of Ukraine and a clear mandate.
Latvia to allocate EUR 10M for Ukraine within PURL
On Tuesday, February 17, the Latvian government decided to allocate EUR 10 million to support Ukraine under the NATO initiative called PURL.
Japan’s pacifism limits expansion of military support to Ukraine – Professor Higashino
Japanese society has come to better understand and sympathize with Ukraine over the four years of Russia’s full-scale aggression. However, deeply rooted pacifism and the perception of military aid as a “tool for killing” continue to restrain broader support for Kyiv’s defense needs.
Discussion must focus on Ukraine’s interests, not on Trump or Putin — Japanese professor
Discussions about a peace process in which Ukraine is treated only as an object, rather than as a subject whose voice is heard, are fundamentally mistaken.
SSU targets Russia’s Tamannaftogaz oil terminal again – source
The Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine have struck the Black Sea region’s largest oil terminal, Tamannaftogaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai.
Drones attack chemical plant in Russia’s Perm region – media
Drones struck the Metafrax Chemicals plant in Russia’s Perm region on Tuesday, February 17.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces strike Russian Ka-27 helicopter in Crimea
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck a Russian Ka-27 helicopter in temporarily occupied Crimea.
General Staff confirms strike on Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai.
Ukrainian delegation arrives at venue of talks in Geneva
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived to take part in the next round of negotiations in a trilateral format involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
Russian drone attacks civilian car in Donetsk region, killing three
An FPV drone attacked a civilian vehicle in the town of Mykolaivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region in the morning of February 17, killing three people and wounding one other.
Russians kill three employees of Sloviansk TPP – Energy Ministry
Three employees of the Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant were killed as a result of a targeted Russian drone strike.
Germany exhausts its Patriot missile stock for Ukraine, urges partners to step up
Germany has transferred all of its available air defense capabilities to Ukraine, including missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, and is urging other partners to take a more active role in supporting Ukraine’s air defense.
Young female medics “Kara” and “Laiza” killed on Zaporizhzhia front
Two young women, sisters-in-arms known by the call signs “Kara” and “Laiza,” were killed on the Zaporizhzhia front.
Russia deliberately targets energy facilities, railway infrastructure damaged – Kuleba
On the night of February 17, Russia carried out a large-scale strike on Ukraine’s critical and logistical infrastructure, leaving several regions without electricity, water, and heating.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces strike Russian Iskander storage site, Rubikon drone control point
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces hit a storage site for Russia's Iskander operational-tactical missile system and a drone control point of the Rubikon unit.
Part of Odesa left without water, heating supply following Russian drone attack
In Odesa, a Russian drone attack overnight on February 17 caused power outages at water supply and heating facilities.
Powerful explosions rock Belbek airfield in Crimea – social media
Temporarily occupied Crimea was targeted by drones from the evening of February 16 into the night of February 17. Powerful explosions were reported at the Belbek airfield in Sevastopol.
Trump says ahead of Geneva talks that Ukraine should 'better come to the table fast'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said ahead of a new round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Geneva that Ukraine should "better come to the table fast."