Enemy wounds two residents of Donetsk region
Russian troops wounded two residents of the Donetsk region over the past day, February 18.
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19 February 2026
War update: 237 clashes on front line over past day, Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors remain most active
On the front line yesterday, February 18, 237 combat encounters between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian attack on Kherson region leaves five injured over past day
In the Kherson region, five people were injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Residential building damaged in Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih, casualties reported
A five-storey residential building in Kryvyi Rih was damaged during a Russian drone attack; there are casualties.
Russia loses 830 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,256,910 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 19, 2026, with 830 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Lubinets urges government to regulate procedures for mandatory evacuation of children
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets welcomed the adoption of the law on mandatory evacuation and called on the government to regulate as quickly as possible the procedural issues concerning the status of children evacuated forcibly without the consent of their legal representatives, as well as to determine those responsible for the child at each stage.
18 February 2026
War update: 201 clashes on front line, nearly half on Huliaipole in Pokrovsk sectors
There have been more than 200 combat clashes on the front line, with the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors remaining the hottest areas.
Russian forces strike critical infrastructure in Lozova
The Lozova urban community has suffered another Russian strike on infrastructure, resulting in water supply problems.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian air defense system, command posts, drone workshop – General Staff
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck a number of key Russian military targets both on Russian territory and in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
Russians preparing to plant flags in rear areas to showcase 'achievements' – military spokesperson
In southern Ukraine, Russian units have been tasked with planting Russian flags in a number of settlements near the line of contact to demonstrate "achievements" ahead of the anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
War update: Enemy attacks 102 times, most clashes in Huliaipole sector
Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has attacked Ukrainian positions 102 times, most actively trying to advance in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors. Defense Forces are holding back the enemy.
Defense Forces reduce “gray zone” in south, Voloshyn says
Defense Forces carried out counterattacks and assaults, reducing the “gray zone” near the settlements of Vyshneve, Verbove, and Ternove and repelling Russian reinforcement groups.
Zelensky: Contributions to PURL reach $584 million this year
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that contributions to PURL have already reached $584 million this year. In total, according to him, PURL will need $15 billion in 2026.
Russian missile strike destroys enterprise in Sumy region
An enterprise in the Shostka district of the Sumy region has been destroyed as a result of a Russian strike.
Defense Forces control Berestok in Donetsk region and prevent enemy assault groups from gaining foothold
Ukrainian defenders are conducting search-and-strike operations to prevent the enemy from infiltrating the town of Berestok in the Donetsk region.
Russian troops drop three guided bombs on high-rise buildings in Kostiantynivka
Russian troops dropped three FAB-250 guided bombs on three high-rise buildings in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Dobropillia in Zaporizhzhia region remains under Ukrainian control – military
The village of Dobropillia in the Zaporizhzhia region remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russian forces intensify efforts to encircle Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad – military
Russian troops have stepped up efforts to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.
Fighter from Russia's elite Rubikon unit defects to Ukraine
A serviceman from an elite unit of Russia's Ministry of Defense voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces and expressed his intention to fight on Ukraine's side.
Defense Forces liberate eastern part of Hryshyne in Donetsk region from Russians
Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated the eastern part of Hryshyne in the Donetsk region from Russian invaders.
Strike on Zaporizhzhia: 6-year-old girl hospitalized with head injury
The Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia injury toll has increased to seven: A 6-year-old girl was hospitalized with a head trauma.
Drones attack factory in Cheboksary that manufactures antennas for Shahed drones
On the night of Wednesday, February 18, drones struck the VNIIR-Progress enterprise in Cheboksary, which works directly with the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russian drones attack Sloviansk, causing damage
On the evening of February 17, Sloviansk was attacked by Russian drones, causing damage.
Russian army carries out 38 strikes on 27 settlements in Sumy region, one dead and several wounded
Russian troops carried out 38 strikes on 27 settlements in the Sumy region using various types of weapons in 24 hours, leaving one person dead and 19 wounded.
Invaders kill three civilians and injure two more in Donetsk region
Russian invaders killed three residents of the Donetsk region yesterday, February 17, and wounded two more people.
Air Defense Forces neutralize 100 out of 126 Russian drones
The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces neutralized 100 of 126 drones with which Russia attacked Ukraine from the evening of February 17.
War update: 160 combat engagements on front line since past day, Defense Forces halt 21 assaults in Pokrovsk sector
On the front line yesterday, February 17, 160 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region at night, damaging homes, enterprise, and gymnasium
Russian forces carried out nighttime strikes on two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region using drones, artillery, and Grad multiple rocket launchers.
Russia loses 740 soldiers, one air defense system in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,256,080 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 18, 2026, with 740 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia region 638 times in one day, one killed, seven injured
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers carried out 638 strikes on 40 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. One person was killed and seven others were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia region.