Three civilians killed in 75 enemy attacks on Kherson region on Feb 19
The Russian army shelled the Kherson region 75 times on February 19, killing three people and wounding eight others, including three children.
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20 February 2023
Zelensky: Our strength today is based on strength of many Ukrainians who did not give up
The strength and fortitude of Ukrainians who are currently defending Ukraine are based on the fortitude of Ukrainians who defended common values and did not give up on this path, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Number of children injured by Russian forces in Ukraine climbs to 926
The Russian army has already killed 461 children in Ukraine and left at least 926 injured.
Situation on border with Belarus remains under control – State Border Guard Service
The situation on Ukraine's border with Belarus remains fully under control.
Russians killed three residents of Donetsk region in past day
The army of the Russian Federation killed three residents of Donetsk region over the past day, February 19.
820 Russian invaders, 6 enemy tanks, aircraft destroyed in past day
From February 24, 2022 to February 20, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 143,680 Russian invaders, including 820 soldiers over the past day.
Zelensky on China’s alleged arms supplies to Russia: We’re not seeing this today
Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that China will not provide weapons to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches 29 strikes on enemy positions
Over the past day, Ukraine’s Air Force launched 20 strikes on enemy personnel and military equipment clusters, seven strikes – on enemy anti-aircraft missile systems, and two more – on other important objects.
Kostin: Mass deportations of Ukrainians are evidence of genocide committed by Russia
Mass forced deportation of Ukrainians from temporarily occupied territories is evidence of genocide committed by Russia.
Lecornu: AMX-10 RC vehicles to be sent to Ukraine next week
The first batch of French AMX-10 RC armored fighting vehicles will be sent to Ukraine by the end of next week.
Prosecutor General Kostin: Russia uses sexual violence as a weapon
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin has stated that Russia uses sexual violence as a weapon of war.
President: It’s important to defend Bakhmut but not at any cost
The Ukrainian military will defend Bakhmut not at any cost but as long as it is reasonable and will prepare for a counteroffensive in the meantime.
19 February 2023
Kadyrov plans to create own PMC
Chechnya leader and Vladimir Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov says he intends to found a private military company by analogy with Wagner Group once he quits civil service.
Zelensky: I want our people to feel that Ukraine is moving toward its goals
President Volodymyr Zelensky wants Ukrainians to have a sense of predictability and a feeling that Ukraine is moving toward its goals.
Duda on giving Ukraine F16s: There is little potential in Poland
Poland lacks fighter jets to protect its own airspace so giving up any aircraft in favor of Ukraine would be a "very serious decision."
Some EU nations support joint purchases of munitions for Ukraine - media
Several EU countries have granted tentative consent to the multibillion-dollar joint purchase of ammunition for Ukraine and replenishment of their own stockpiles.
Two districts come under enemy fire in Dnipropetrovsk region
Two districts have come under enemy fire in the Dnipropetrovsk region, namely Nikopol and Synelnykove. Two civilians were reported injured.
Russia changes tactics for missile strikes – Ihnat
This week Russians have changed tactics for missile strikes. Previously, they used to launch massive attacks approximately every two weeks. Now, they fire missiles in small portions over the Dniester and the Southern Bug, making them travel as low to the ground as possible.
War update: Ukrainian forces shoot down enemy Su-25 aircraft, three drones
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have shot down another Russian Su-25 aircraft, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and one Lancet-3 loitering munition.
Two women injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv region
Two women have been injured in Russia’s shelling of the Kharkiv region today.
Russian forces expand from 160 to 190 battalions in Donetsk direction
Russia is pulling troops to the Donetsk direction and has expanded manpower numbers from 160 to 190 battalions there, which may indicate preparations for the major offensive around February 24.
Russia may increase nuclear blackmail to disrupt Biden's visit to Europe – intelligence
The Russian Federation may increase nuclear blackmail aimed at disrupting the visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Europe.
Explosions rock occupied Donetsk: Russian barrack, “prosecutor's office” struck
Explosions rang out in occupied Donetsk city: the Russian military barrack and the so-called "DPR’s prosecutor's office" were struck.
Fire breaks out at Berdiansk recreation center used as military hospital by Russians
In the southern city of Berdiansk, a fire broke out at the recreation facility "Raiskyi Kutochok”.
Enemy shells border areas in Chernihiv region
Russian troops shelled three settlements in border areas of Chernihiv region on February 19.
Russian shelling damages gas and water pipelines in Kherson region
In the Kherson community, houses, gas and water pipelines were damaged as a result of Russian shelling.
Russia sheltering its warplanes from Ukrainian strikes - intel
The combat aircraft of the terrorist state are based mainly on Russian territory, at least 200 km from the state border of Ukraine, beyond the range of Ukrainian strike capabilities.
Russia can use up to a hundred missiles on Febr 22-24 – Ukrainian MP
The Russian Federation may resort to missile strikes on Ukraine on February 22-24, that is, timed with the anniversary of a full-scale invasion.
Family killed in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s south
Three relatives were killed in their home in the village of Burhunka, Kherson region, during the morning shelling by the Russian invasion forces.
Russia keeps two missile carriers with eight Kalibrs off Crimea coast
The Russian fleet has deployed in the Black Sea 10 warships, two of which are Kalibr missile carriers.