Invaders trying to penetrate Ukraine’s defenses near Kreminna
The Russian forces are attempting to push through the Ukrainian defenses in the Kreminna direction and actively employing armored vehicles and infantry in the Svatove direction.
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19 February 2023
NATO general stands for sending Ukraine F-16s, long-range missiles
Commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Europe, U.S. General Christopher Cavoli, is convinced that providing Ukraine with advanced Western military technology, including F-16 fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, and long-range capabilities, will allow the nation to defeat Russia.
Balloons likely represent new tactic by Russia – British intelligence
Russian forces are likely using balloons with radar reflectors in order to obtain information about Ukrainian air defense systems and compel the Ukrainians to expend valuable stocks of surface to air missiles and ammunition.
Russian aggression affects 1,385 children in Ukraine
As a result of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression, 461 children were killed and 924 more were injured in Ukraine.
Invaders shell Kherson region 55 times over past day, two civilians injured
On February 18, Russian invaders shelled Kherson region 55 times, injuring two civilians.
Russians shell 10 settlements in Kharkiv region, one person killed
Russian invaders shelled 10 settlements in Kharkiv region over the past day, February 18. One civilian was killed and two more were injured.
Russian troops launch missile attack on Druzhkivka in Donetsk region
In the morning of February 19, the Russian army launched a missile attack on Druzhkivka, Donetsk region.
Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol struck with Russian heavy artillery
Russian troops again have struck the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol with heavy artillery. Power transmission lines and houses were damaged.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 142,860 enemy troops
Russia has already lost about 142,860 troops in Ukraine (+590 over the past day).
Two civilians injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Two civilians have been injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Commander Naiev on threat from Belarus: Not enough enemy forces for land offensive now
Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhii Naiev believes there are not enough enemy troops deployed within the territory of Belarus at the moment to launch a land offensive on northern Ukraine.
War update: Logistics problems force Russians to send inoperative S-300 systems back to manufacturers
Due to logistics problems and the impossibility of promptly servicing equipment in combat conditions, Russian troops are sending modernized S-300 air defense missile systems back to manufacturers after they fail prematurely.
18 February 2023
President’s Office warns of possible missile attacks next week
The Office of the President of Ukraine does not rule out that Russia will strike Ukrainian territories with cruise and ballistic missiles in the period from February 21 to February 24, ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. However, Ukraine is ready for this.
Zelensky: We receive strong signals from our partners that Russia will be held accountable for terror
Ukraine has received strong signals from international partners regarding inevitability of holding Russia accountable for aggression and terror.
Russians shell four communities in Sumy region
On February 18, Russian troops shelled four communities in Sumy region, 75 explosions were recorded.
Every strike on our territory will have legal consequences for Russia – Zelensky
Every Russian attack on Ukrainian territories - Kharkiv city, Kharkiv, Sumy and Donetsk regions - will have certain legal consequences for the terrorist state.
Russian troops shell village cemetery in Sumy region
On Saturday, February 18, Russian troops once again shelled the border areas of Sumy region with mortars. A cemetery in Kozache village came under enemy fire.
Enemy hits Nikopol, Marhanets. Houses, healthcare facilities, educational institutions destroyed
On Saturday, the Russian army shelled two communities in Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Blinken: We’re scouring every corner of Earth for appropriate ammunition for Ukraine
The United States, together with its allies and partners, is making daily efforts to find or produce appropriate ammunition for the weapons used by Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Ukraine’s Air Force hits enemy four times during the day
During the day, Ukraine’s Air Force launched four strikes on the Russian invaders.
Russians hit Luhansk region, injuring woman
An elderly woman suffered a concussion and houses were destroyed in Russian massive shelling of Luhansk region.
One civilian killed, two injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv region
One civilian has been killed and two injured in Russia’s shelling of the Kharkiv region today.
President Zelensky: Terrorist state of Russia continues attempts to intimidate civilians
Russia continues attempts to intimidate civilians. On February 17, 2023, the terrorist state attacked 10 regions of Ukraine.
Two Russian missile carriers on combat duty in Black Sea
Nine Russian warships are remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea, including two missile carriers equipped with eight Kalibr-type cruise missiles.
Biggest risk of all is if Putin wins - Stoltenberg
Considering the risks that arise in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the biggest risk of all is if Putin wins.
Special Operations Forces show elimination of enemy near Bakhmut
Members of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shared a video showing the liquidation of seven Russian invaders near Bakhmut.
Russian missile hits military facility in Khmelnytskyi
A Russian missile hit a military facility in Khmelnytskyi in the morning of February 18.
Russia’s missile attack: Three schools, residential buildings damaged, three civilians injured in Khmelnytskyi
In Khmelnytskyi, civilians were injured and three schools, residential buildings and equipment were damaged as a result of Russian missile attack.
Two Russian cruise missiles flew dangerously close to South Ukraine NPP
During this morning missile attack, two enemy cruise missiles flew dangerously close to the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Ukraine’s anti-aircraft defense units destroy two out of four Kalibr missiles fired by Russia
In the morning of February 18, 2023, the Russian military fired four Kalibr-type cruise missiles from the Black Sea. Two of them were destroyed by the Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units.