Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine rises by 1,170 in past day
Russia suffered approximately 861,090 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 18, 2025, with 1,170 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
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18 February 2025
Three injured in Russian drone strike on apartment building in Kirovohrad region
An enemy drone hit a residential building in Dolynska, Kirovohrad region, on the night of Tuesday, February 18.
SES identifies Ukraine’s most heavily remotely mined region
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) has reported that Kharkiv region is the most heavily affected by remote mining by the Russian forces.
Ukrainian special forces eliminate 23 Russian troops in behind-the-lines operation
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) have eliminated 23 Russian occupiers during a clearance operation at an industrial facility deep in enemy territory.
17 February 2025
Russian drone attack on village in Kharkiv region leaves three injured
Three people were injured in the Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, as a result of a Russian FPV drone strike.
Invaders shell fire station in Chernihiv region
In the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of the Chernihiv region, the building and equipment of a local fire station have been damaged by Russian shelling.
Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka again today, number of injured grows to five
Russian invaders have attacked Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region with a drone for the second time today, injuring three members of the evacuation team that came to help earlier wounded rescuers.
Russian forces pressure certain areas on Novopavlivka front, deploying armored columns
Russian troops are attempting to use armored columns in the Novopavlivka sector.
Germany delivers new military aid package to Ukraine
On Monday, February 17, the German government announced a new aid package for Ukraine.
Ukrainian SOF confirm strike on Ilsky oil refinery, Kropotkinskaya oil station in Russia
Drones launched by the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck Russian oil processing and logistics facilities in Russia’s territory, hitting two key enterprises of the enemy's military-industrial complex.
War update: 80 clashes on frontline since day-start, battles continuing in eight sectors
Since the beginning of the day, as many as 80 combat clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and the Russian troops, with battles still ongoing in eight frontline sectors. The most intense attacks are taking place on the Pokrovsk front.
Russians circulate new video of Ukrainian POWs execution – Ombudsman
Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Lubinets has sent letters to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross regarding the alleged execution of another group of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian forces, as a video of the incident spreads online.
Ukraine’s forces repel Russian assault on Pokrovsk front
The Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled a Russian assault on the Pokrovsk front, which was carried out under the cover of difficult weather conditions.
Russian drone strikes rescuers delivering water in Kostiantynivka
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, the Russian forces attacked rescuers with a drone as they were delivering water to local residents.
Russian troops attack Kharkiv
Russian troops launched an attack on Kharkiv city on the afternoon of February 17.
Heat supply resumed in Mykolaiv following Russian attack - Kim
In Mykolaiv, heat supply has been restored to all subscribers affected by yesterday's Russian shelling.
Russian drone attack on community in Nikopol district leaves five injured
Russian troops attacked a community in the Nikopol district with a drone, leaving five people injured.
CCD confirms attack on Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery, Kropotkinskaya station suspends operations
The Center for Countering Disinformation of Ukraine confirmed that on the night of February 17, the Ilsky oil refinery was attacked and the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar region was put out of operation.
Russia damages, destroys 2,285 healthcare facilities in Ukraine since invasion
Over more than 35 months of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has damaged or destroyed 2,285 healthcare facilities in the country.
Russia claims to have downed 90 drones as refinery in Krasnodar region hit
On the night of Monday, February 17, drones attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region.
War update: 129 clashes on front lines, most enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors
On February 16, Ukrainian forces engaged in 129 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with most enemy attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector and Russia's Kursk region.
Ukrainian forces down 83 Russian drones, 59 vanish from radar
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 83 Russian UAVs on the night of February 16-17, while 46 others veered off course and failed to reach their targets.
Russians shell Marhanets with artillery, leaving four people wounded
Russian invaders fired artillery at Marhanets several times starting from the evening of February 16, injuring four people.
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: 15 apartment building, six private homes damaged
During the Russian nighttime drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, roofs and windows of 15 apartment buildings and six private homes were damaged.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up 1,530 over past day
As of February 17, 2025, Russia's total combat losses in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 859,920 personnel, with 1,530 stroops lost in the past 24 hours.
One Russian Kalibr missiles carrier on combat duty in Black Sea
One Russian warship equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles is currently on combat duty in the Black Sea, while no enemy vessels are present in the Sea of Azov.
Kherson power grid damaged by enemy shelling
Russian shelling has caused power outages in Kherson, with energy workers working to restore electricity.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with 10 drones, fires break out
Russian forces launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia using 10 drones, causing blast damage to warehouse facilities and triggering fires.
Kharkiv attacked by Shahed drones, residential building damaged
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv’s Saltivskyi district during an attack by Shahed drones.
Georgian volunteer killed fighting in Ukraine – media
Georgian volunteer Levan Parkaya was killed in the war in Ukraine.