Russians attacked Kherson region 65 times over past day
On February 17, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 65 times. One civilian was reported killed and three injured.
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18 February 2023
Fifteen settlements come under enemy fire in Kharkiv region, man killed
Russian troops have shelled at least 15 settlements in the Kharkiv region over the past day. A man was reported killed.
Russia uses tactical aircraft to fire missiles – Yermak
Russia is using tactical aircraft to fire missiles, including from the temporarily occupied areas.
Explosions heard in Khmelnytskyi
In the morning of February 18, 2023, some explosions were heard in the city of Khmelnytskyi.
Mykolaiv region’s Ochakiv community struck with Russian MLRS
Russian troops have opened fire on the Mykolaiv region’s Ochakiv community with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Three civilians killed in Donetsk region in past day
Over the past day, February 17, the troops of the Russian Federation killed three civilians and injured five more in Donetsk region.
Haidai: Kreminna is most difficult section in Luhansk region
Kreminna remains the most difficult section in Luhansk region.
Ukrainian troops eliminated 1,010 Russian invaders over past day
From February 24, 2022 to February 18, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 142,270 Russian invaders, including 1,010 soldiers over the past day.
Invaders continue to advance in five directions
On February 17, the Russian invaders continued to advance in five directions.
Invaders stealing medical equipment from hospitals in left-bank Kherson region
The Russians are stealing medical equipment from hospitals in the left-bank Kherson region and restricting the access of local residents to healthcare services.
National Guard units decimate more than 300 invaders near Bakhmut in a week
Over the past week, units of the National Guard’s 3rd operational brigade eliminated or neutralized more than three hundred invaders during the fighting on the outskirts of Bakhmut.
White House: US would welcome decision of other countries to provide fighter aircraft to Ukraine
The United States considers it the sovereign right of each state to make decisions on the supply of MiG-29 or other fighter aircraft to Ukraine, and the United States would welcome such decisions.
France announces rapid delivery of Caesar howitzers to Ukraine
France has stepped up the production of weapons, so Ukraine can expect quick delivery of additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers.
17 February 2023
Invaders suspect treason in own ranks, intercept shows
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry published an intercepted call between Russian terrorist Igor Bezler and an FSB operative, during which the two discuss the alleged treason in their ranks.
Ukrainian recruits in UK undergoing training on survival skills
On British soil, Ukrainian soldiers are being trained to increase their survivability on the battlefield.
Poland to look into giving Ukraine MiG-29 fighter jets - Duda
Poland will consider transferring to Ukraine MiG-29 fighter jets, which are in service with the Polish air force. At the same time, if a broad aviation coalition is formed to provide Ukraine with aircraft, Poland will certainly join it.
Kuleba: No doubt issue of warplanes for Ukraine to be resolved
From the outset of the war, Ukraine set itself the task of obtaining seven types of weapons to achieve victory and has already received six of them. Currently, the task is not only to obtain combat aircraft, but also to produce weapons jointly, including with Germany.
We are doing everything to strengthen our soldiers - Zelensky
Ukraine’s authorities are doing everything to strengthen our soldiers, inspiring the world with courage and resilience.
Russians strike Kherson 10 times, killing civilian
On Friday, the Russians shelled Kherson city and its suburbs, killing one person and damaging the building of the Kherson Faculty of the Odesa University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and a visa center.
Air Force launches five strikes on invaders, hits anti-aircraft missile system
During the day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched five strikes on the personnel and military equipment clusters of the Russian invaders and hit the location of an anti-aircraft missile system.
Number of Ukrainian children illegally taken to Russia could be 150,000
About 150,000 illegally deported Ukrainian children may now stay in the territory of Russia.
Zelensky at Munich Security Conference: Ukraine will win and beсome EU, NATO member
There is no alternative to Ukraine's victory in the war waged by Russia against it, just as there is no alternative to Ukraine's membership in the European Union and NATO.
Man killed in Russian shelling of Kharkiv region
As a result of Russian shelling, a man was killed in the village of Dvorichna, Kharkiv region, on February 17
Air defense forces shoot down air target over Sumy region
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down an enemy air target over Sumy region.
German Leopard tanks expected to arrive in Ukraine by end of March – Pistorius
German Leopard tanks are expected to arrive in Ukraine not later than the last week of March.
The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, to give Ukraine nearly 100 Leopard tanks
The Netherlands, together with Germany and Denmark, are planning to supply Ukraine with about 100 Leopard main battle tanks.
U.S. looking into selling HIMARS to the Netherlands
The U.S. Department of State has authorized the possible sale of HIMARS systems and related equipment to the Netherlands.
Seven S-300 missiles fired at Kharkiv region late Thu
Russian invaders fired seven S-300 missiles from Belgorod region targeting Kharkiv region of Ukraine in the late hours of Thursday.
Russians not evacuating their wounded from Vuhledar, Bakhmut
As Russian invaders do not evacuate their wounded soldiers from the hottest war zones in Ukraine most of them die so enemy losses may be much higher than official reports state.
Russian general who ordered to storm Azovstal gets promoted
In Russia, Lieutenant General Andrei Mordvichev was officially appointed as new commander of the Central Military District, headquartered in Yekaterinburg.