Enemy changes tactics, reduces number of night attacks in Donetsk direction
Russian troops changed tactics in Donetsk direction and reduced the number of night attacks.
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17 February 2023
Nuland: Russian military installations in Crimea are legitimate targets for Armed Forces of Ukraine
The United States considers Crimea to be a territory of Ukraine, transformed by Russia into a huge military base, and will not contradict the decision of the Ukrainian side to attack Russian military installations on the peninsula.
Czechia to produce air defense systems for Ukraine
Air defense systems for Ukraine will be produced in the Czech Republic.
Enemy strikes 12 settlements in Kharkiv region, using aircraft in Vovchansk
Russian troops shelled at least 12 settlements in Kharkiv region over the past day.
1,384 children killed and injured in Ukraine due to Russian aggression
Russian troops have already killed 461 children and injured 923 children in its full-scale war against Ukraine.
Iranian instructors arrive in Luhansk to train Russian military to operate drones
Another team of Iranian instructors arrived in temporarily occupied Luhansk to train the Russian military in the use of combat drones.
Russian troops hit Kherson region 76 times in past day, killing three civilians
Over the past day, February 16, Russian troops attacked Kherson region 76 times, killing three civilians and injuring seven more.
General Staff: Russians fired 41 missiles at Ukraine yesterday
Over the past day, the enemy fired 41 missiles of various types at the territory of Ukraine, including five modified S-300 air missiles at Kharkiv.
Five civilians killed, ten more injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region
The Russian army killed five civilians and injured ten more in Donetsk region on February 16.
Regional administration says Russians used S-300 missiles to attack Kharkiv
Russian troops launched a missile attack on the city of Kharkiv, presumably using S-300 missiles.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 141,260
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 141,260 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 17, 2023, including 800 soldiers over the past day alone.
Ukrainian forces repel enemy attacks near 16 settlements
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks near 16 settlements.
Russians unlikely to advance around Bakhmut by Feb 24 - ISW
Russian forces are unlikely to advance around Bakhmut by February 24, the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russians shell residential buildings in Sumy region: almost 70 explosions in a day
On February 16, 69 explosions were recorded in Sumy region as a result of Russian shelling.
Zelensky rules out any territorial compromises with Russia in exchange for peace deal
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out giving up any of his country’s territory in a potential peace deal with Russia.
16 February 2023
Explosions rock Kharkiv as Russians launch another attack
Russian invaders are again shelling Kharkiv city and its outskirts.
Russian command builds up tens of thousands of troops in Luhansk region
In recent weeks, the Russians have stepped up operations near Kreminna and Bilohorivka, building up tens of thousands of troops in Luhansk region.
France sends first batch of wheeled armored vehicles to Ukraine
French AMX-10RC wheeled armored vehicles are already on their way to Ukraine.
Five civilians killed, nine injured as enemy strikes Bakhmut with Grad MLRS
Five civilians were killed and nine more were injured as the Russians struck Bakhmut, Donetsk region, with tube artillery and Grad MLRS on February 16.
Enemy shells Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery. Destruction reported
The enemy army shelled Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region. Destruction was reported in Synelnykove district.
Thirty-six military clashes near Bakhmut, about 120 invaders eliminated
Near the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut, Russian troops are reinforcing their positions with motorized rifle and tank units. Active hostilities are underway.
War update: Ukrainian air forces launch 13 strikes on enemy positions
The Air Force of Ukraine’s Defense Forces has launched 13 strikes on enemy positions in the past 24 hours. Additionally, Ukraine’s missile and artillery units hit one Russian ammunition depot.
No critical hits after Russia’s overnight missile attack – Podolyak
No critical hits were reported after Russia’s missile attack on the territory of Ukraine, which took place on the night of February 16, 2023.
More than 100 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity
On February 16, 2023, another prisoner swap was carried out between Ukraine and Russia. A total of 100 Ukrainian servicemen and one civilian are returning to Ukraine.
Estonia proposes to bring int’l defense aid to Ukraine to EUR 100B in 2023
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pekvur called on the international community to provide Ukraine before year-end with military support amounting to EUR 100 billion, including sending a million artillery rounds in the shortest term.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia trying to cut water supply to Ukrainians by destroying Kakhovka HPP
The Russians are trying to deprive Ukrainians of access to water supply by partially destroying and intentionally opening the locks of the Kakhovka HPP, which threatens to leave some settlements without drinking water.
Blast reported near military base in occupied Crimea’s Armiansk
An explosion rang out in the area of a Russian military unit based Armiansk, the city in the north of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Missile debris found in Moldova near Ukraine border
Moldova’s border guards have discovered missile debris near the Larga crossing checkpoint on the border with Ukraine.
Russians hit Vovchansk with two missiles, injuring six civilians
In the early hours of February 16, Russian troops launched airstrikes on the liberated city of Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, injuring six people.
Russians attacked 12 settlements in Donetsk region in past day
Over the past day, the enemy launched 17 attacks on 12 settlements in Donetsk region, pummeling the residential sector: 29 civilian objects were destroyed and damaged.