Two killed in Russian strike on Bilytske in Donetsk region
Russian troops shelled the town of Bilytske in the Donetsk region, killing two civilians.
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16 February 2025
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.
Ukraine's president, Rheinmetall CEO discuss expansion of cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Armin Papperger, CEO of the German defense company Rheinmetall AG, have discussed expanding their collaboration.
Russia forced to withdraw significant troop presence from Transnistria – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that due to its ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has been forced to withdraw a significant portion of its military contingent from Transnistria.
Umerov meets with Boeing Defense delegation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the possibility of joint production of UAVs and ammunition with a Boeing Defense delegation led by Executive Director Steve Parker.
War update: 176 combat clashes since start of day, Kupiansk and Pokrovsk sectors remain hottest
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 176 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting is still ongoing in six sectors of the front, with the most battles taking place in Kupiansk and Pokrovsk.
Zelensky, Norwegian PM discuss production of long-range missiles, drones in Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre discussed cooperation in the defense industry, with special attention paid to the Ukrainian production of long-range missiles and drones.
Zelensky says Moscow plans to create 15 divisions this year
This year, Moscow plans to create 15 new divisions, which will include up to 150,000 military personnel.
Umerov discusses joint production of ammunition with KNDS leadership
At the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed military equipment maintenance, joint production of ammunition, and the development of UAV systems with the leadership of the KNDS defense holding.
Ukraine's Ukroboronprom, France's Thales to establish joint venture
Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom and the French firm Thales International SAS have signed a memorandum to create a joint enterprise.
Russian shelling in Donetsk region damages gas pipeline, power lines, enterprise
Russian shelling in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region has damaged a gas pipeline, power lines, and an agricultural facility.
Ukrainian border guards destroy five Russian fiber-optic drones in Sumy region
In the Sumy region, Ukrainian border guards used small arms to destroy five of the latest Russian fiber-optic FPV drones.
War update: 112 combat clashes in past day, most battles in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors
On February 14, 112 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front yesterday.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 33 enemy drones, another 37 lost from tracking
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have shot down 33 drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine since the evening of February 14.
Fire breaks out at industrial enterprise in Russia following drone attack
On the night of February 15, Russia was attacked by drones, which caused a fire at an industrial enterprise in the Kaluga region.
Shelling of Kherson region: One killed, ten wounded, damage reported
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and ten more were injured in Russian shelling over the past day. Enemy strikes also resulted in damage to buildings, agricultural machinery, and vehicles.
Russian army loses another 1,180 troops in Ukraine over past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to February 15, 2025 amount to nearly 856,660 invaders, including another 1,180 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Enemy shells 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region: Two killed, one injured
Russian troops launched 468 attacks on 10 towns and villages in the Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, February 14.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Grad MLRS in Zaporizhzhia sector
Soldiers from the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine used a drone to destroy a Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system in the Zaporizhzhia sector.