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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.