Ukrainian air defense forces destroy over 850 enemy drones, missiles in past week
During the week, the Ukrainian air defense forces of intercepted and destroyed 852 drones and missiles launched by Russian invaders against Ukraine.
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17 February 2025
Charity donors provide Ukraine's intelligence agency with T12 boat
Charity donors and artists have handed over another T12 boat to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Atesh: Russian troops sabotaging combat operations near Pokrovsk, disabling equipment
Agents from the Atesh resistance movement, composed of Russian Armed Forces personnel, reported that Russian soldiers are actively sabotaging combat operations near Pokrovsk, with daily incidents of disabled armored vehicles, damaged artillery, and deliberate weapon sabotage being recorded.
16 February 2025
Zelensky outlines vision of security guarantees for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that to ensure Ukraine's future security in a non-NATO environment, the country will need a powerful missile weapons package, a large army, as well as resources and investments to maintain its defense on the border with Russia.
Occupiers completely destroyed power generation in Mykolaiv – mayor
On the night of February 16, Russia’s strike on a local thermal power plant completely destroyed the power generation in Mykolaiv.
Man injured in Russian shelling of Poniativka in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, the occupiers shelled Poniativka, injuring a 29-year-old local resident.
Ukrainian forces repel massive Russian assault near Velyka Novosilka
Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled a large-scale Russian offensive near Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, where enemy forces deployed significant infantry units and dozens of armored vehicles.
Civilian killed in Russian shelling of Nikopol district
The Russian army has attacked the Nikopol district, killing one civilian and injuring another.
Russian drones target 'point of invincibility,' humanitarian hub in Beryslav
Russian forces attacked the town of Beryslav in Ukraine's southern Kherson region using drones, targeting a "point of invincibility" providing power, water and food and a humanitarian hub.
Residents of Dniprovsky district in Kherson are without electricity, water due to shelling
In Kherson, residents of the Dniprovsky district were partially left without electricity and water due to damage caused by shelling by the Russian army.
Head of Special Staff for Ukraine at German MoD: We are working together to develop countermeasures to front
The Ukrainian and German military, which are involved in advising the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are jointly developing tactics of warfare, taking into account the development of the situation on the ground and changes in Russian methods.
Umerov and Rheinmetall CEO discuss joint production of armored vehicles and air defense systems
During the meeting, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and CEO of the German arms concern Rheinmetall Armin Papperger discussed cooperation in the production of ammunition, armored vehicles and air defense systems.
Zelensky: More than 100,000 residents of Mykolaiv were left without heating due to Russian attack
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that today more than a hundred thousand people in Mykolaiv were left without heating as a result of a Russian Shahed UAV strike on the city's critical infrastructure.
Estonian MoD: Support for Ukraine to continue before and after ceasefire
Estonia will continue to help Ukraine not only with military means, but also with civilian means as long as it is needed.
Shmyhal: Enemy drones damage TPP in Mykolaiv, 46,000 subscribers left without heat supply
Russia's attack on critical infrastructure in Mykolaiv has left 46,000 subscribers without heat supply.
Norway joins drone coalition for Ukraine
Norway has joined the international drone coalition for Ukraine and became the 18th country to join the initiative.
Ukrainian defense forces push Russians out of Pishchane in Pokrovsk sector
The Ukrainian defense forces pushed the Russian army out of Pishchane village, three kilometers from Pokrovsk. This was achieved thanks to the effective cooperation of unmanned aerial vehicles and attack aircraft.
Two killed in Russian strike on Bilytske in Donetsk region
Russian troops shelled the town of Bilytske in the Donetsk region, killing two civilians.
Police officers came under enemy drone attack in Kherson
A Russian drone attacked police officers in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson yesterday. Two law enforces sustained shrapnel wounds.
Russian forces shell Donetsk region 11 times yesterday
Yesterday, February 15, Russian troops fired 11 times at towns and villages in the Donetsk region.
Russian army used nearly 1,220 aerial bombs, 850 drones and 40 missiles against Ukraine in past week – Zelensky
The Russian army used almost 1,220 aerial bombs, more than 850 attack drones and more than 40 missiles of various types against Ukraine in the past week.
Three service members from Mine Action Center killed in Mykolaiv terrorist attack
On February 14, a terrorist attack in Mykolaiv claimed the lives of three service members from the Mine Action Center -- Vadym Yelisieiev, Olena Kliuchnikova, and Yevhenii Siryk.
Russia launches massive attack on Mykolaiv, critical infrastructure damaged
On the night of February 16, the Russian army carried out a massive attack on Mykolaiv, injuring one person and damaging a critical infrastructure facility, five apartment buildings, several stores, and a restaurant.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 95 drones overnight, 46 veer off course
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 95 Shahed-type attack UAVs, while 46 enemy decoy drones veered off course and failed to reach their targets.
War update: 261 clashes on front lines, Ukrainian forces halt 71 attacks in Pokrovsk sector
On February 15, Ukrainian forces engaged in 261 combat clashes with Russian occupiers. In the Pokrovsk sector alone, Ukrainian troops successfully repelled 71 enemy attacks.
Russian army lost 1,730 invaders in Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 16, 2025, amounted to about 858,390 people, including another 1,730 people over the previous day.
Border guards showcase FPV drones striking Russian positions and equipment in Luhansk region
Soldiers of the “Shkval” commandant's office of the 7th Carpathian border detachment have carried out precise strikes with FPV drones on the positions and equipment of Russian invaders in the Luhansk region.
Sappers neutralize unexploded munition from Uragan MLRS in Chernihiv region
Sappers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine discovered and destroyed an unexploded munition from a Russian Uragan multiple launch rocket system in the Chernihiv region.
15 February 2025
Ukrainian, Luxembourgian defense ministers discuss defense cooperation priorities
During the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Luxembourg's Defense Minister Yuriko Backes to discuss key priorities in defense cooperation and funding.
Zelensky on negotiations: War is in Ukraine, so our voice must be decisive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that since the war is taking place in Ukraine, it is Ukraine that must determine who sits at the negotiating table in the peace process.